Senior Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) Full Time | Strong Regional Firm | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Our client, a highly regarded Legal 500 Family team with a strong regional reputation, is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its expanding department. Due to continued growth and increased workload, this is a key strategic hire offering genuine scope to shape the future direction of the team.
While applications are welcomed from fee-earners at varying levels, this opportunity is particularly suited to a senior solicitor (8+ PQE) looking to take on a pivotal role with clear progression prospects.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters, with a strong focus on divorce, financial remedy and nuptial agreement cases. The role offers high-quality, complex work within a supportive and collaborative environment.
In addition to fee-earning responsibilities, you will play an active role in maintaining and enhancing the team's strong market reputation through business development and relationship building.
Key Responsibilities
Independently managing a caseload of divorce and financial remedy matters
Advising on and drafting nuptial agreements
Attending court hearings including Directions Hearings, First Appointments and FDRs
Ensuring full compliance with file management and regulatory standards
Building and maintaining relationships with professional referrers and local organisations
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives
About You
Qualified Family Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE
Strong experience in divorce, financial disputes and nuptial agreements
Familiarity with TOLATA claims, cohabitation agreements and declarations of trust (desirable)
Hold a clean, valid practising certificate
Professional, proactive and commercially aware
Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills
Confident in managing your own caseload and meeting deadlines
Collaborative team player with strong client relationship skills
The Opportunity
Join a well-established and highly ranked Legal 500 team
Work within a firm with a strong regional profile and loyal client base
Genuine opportunity for progression for the right senior candidate
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Realistic opportunities for long-term development and advancement
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Family Solicitor to join a respected team where your expertise will be valued and your career progression supported.
For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment or apply today