Senior Family Lawyer / Associate | Wiltshire (Hybrid working)
Award-Winning Wiltshire Firm | Salary Up to 65k
Are you an experienced Family Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge within a modern, supportive, and highly regarded law firm?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing family law team within a successful regional practice known for its excellent reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional client care.
You’ll be joining a close-knit and experienced family department with strong administrative support and a varied pipeline of quality private family work. This role would suit a confident and commercially minded solicitor or legal executive looking to take the next step in their career within a firm that genuinely values its people and promotes long-term progression.
What you’ll be doing:
* Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion
* Handling divorce and dissolution proceedings, financial remedy matters, and private children cases
* Advising on pre and post nuptial agreements, separation agreements, and cohabitation matters
* Managing non-molestation and occupation order proceedings
* Providing strategic, practical, and client-focused legal advice throughout the process
* Drafting pleadings, agreements, and complex court documentation
* Conducting advocacy where appropriate and negotiating settlements using NCDR methods
* Maintaining excellent standards of compliance, client care, and file management
* Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required
* Playing a key role in the continued growth and development of the department
About you:
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE
* Extensive experience across all areas of private family law
* Confident managing complex and sensitive matters independently
* Strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
* Compassionate, solutions-focused, and client-centric approach
* Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure
* Supervisory experience would be advantageous
* Resolution membership, mediation, or collaborative law experience beneficial but not essential
Why this role?
* Join a well-established and award-winning regional firm with an excellent reputation
* Be part of a supportive, friendly, and ambitious working culture
* Excellent quality private family work with strong local reputation
* Opportunity to take on a senior position within a growing department
* Work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment
* Genuine long-term progression opportunities within the firm
* A firm that truly values work-life balance and employee wellbeing
Benefits:
* Salary up to £65k
* Hybrid working arrangements
* 25 days Holiday allowance + bank holidays
* 4x DIS cover
* Pension scheme
Next Steps…
For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch with Bradley Remnant on 011745 62134 or via Email on Bradley.Remnant@oculuslegalgroup.com.