Family Solicitor - Lead Role | Bournemouth
5+ Years PQE | Legal Executive or Solicitor
Are you a seasoned Family Solicitor or Legal Executive ready to step into a leading role and build something of your own?
An award-winning firm with a strong regional footprint is seeking a confident and entrepreneurial Family Law specialist to head up the family department in its thriving Bournemouth office. This is a standout opportunity for someone with the drive to take ownership of a well-established, high-quality caseload and grow the firm's presence across the Dorset market.
Why this opportunity stands out:
* You'll be the sole family law expert on site, trusted to run your own caseload with full autonomy while backed by a wider, collaborative team across the firm. This is your chance to shape the direction of the department, raise your profile, and lay the groundwork for future leadership.
* The work is varied, high quality, and privately funded, including; Divorce and financial settlements; Private children law matters; Pre/post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, Advocacy (if preferred), Mediation (desirable but not essential)
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
* A Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years PQE in family law
* Experienced in running your own caseload independently
* Business-savvy, with a track record of attracting or retaining clients
* Confident in networking and building local referral relationships
* Commercially astute, yet client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
* Possibly already embedded in the Bournemouth/Dorset market, or with strong ties
Why join this firm?
* A well known practice known for quality, integrity, and innovation
* Supportive, down-to-earth culture with genuine work-life balance
* A proven path to partnership and senior leadership
* Highly engaged leadership team with an open-door ethos
* Strong investment in personal development and career progression
* A firm that retains its people - many Partners started as trainees
* Modern offices, tech-forward approach, and a welcoming team
This is more than just a job, it's a leadership platform within a firm that will back your ambition and give you the space to grow something meaningful.
Ready to lead?
If you're a Family Solicitor ready to step into a strategic role and make your mark in Bournemouth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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