Opportunity: Family Lawyer (4+ Years PQE)
Location: Trowbridge (Hybrid, Flexible - Full or Part-Time)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus (DOE)
Lead a Growing Family Law Team in Trowbridge
Are you an experienced Family Lawyer ready to take the next step? We're partnering with a highly regarded regional firm with offices across Wiltshire and Somerset, known for its strong reputation in Family Law and people-first culture.
They're looking for a Senior Family Solicitor to lead their Family Law offering in Trowbridge - managing a high-quality private caseload, developing local presence and shaping the department's future direction.
Why You Will Love This Role:
1. Be the lead: Take charge of the Trowbridge Family team, managing your own caseload and driving growth in the region.
2. Varied work: Handle privately funded matters including divorce, financial remedy, separation and cohabitation agreements, injunctions, and private children work - often with medium to high-net-worth clients.
3. Team support: You'll have a dedicated secretary, two experienced paralegals, and close collaboration with senior colleagues (two Partners and an Associate) in nearby offices.
4. Autonomy & influence: Build client relationships your way, refine local processes, and contribute to board-level strategic discussions.
5. Mentor & grow: Play a key role in guiding and developing junior team members as the department expands.
Progression & Recognition:
6. Clear path to Partnership within five years, with a fast-track route in as little as two years for the right person.
7. Salary up to £75,000, rising by £4,000 after probation, with regular pay reviews.
8. Senior lawyers have genuine influence - shaping not just their department but having board level influence.
Why Join This Firm:
Known for its down-to-earth culture, quality work, and commitment to staff wellbeing, this firm values collaboration over competition, balance over targets and development over hierarchy.
Benefits:
9. 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
10. Bonus scheme
11. Private health insurance
12. Long service awards (extra leave, gift vouchers & hampers)
13. Pension contribution, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, charity leave, cycle-to-work scheme, social events and much more!
What We Are Looking For:
14. Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in private Family Law
15. Strong technical ability and a client-focused approach
16. Confident managing your own caseload and driving business development
17. A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and building relationships
If you're looking to lead, grow, and shape a respected Family Law team while enjoying flexibility, support and a genuine work-life balance - I'd love to hear from you.