A highly regarded and growing firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to take a leading role within its Bournemouth office.
This is a standout opportunity for a confident and commercially minded lawyer to operate as the key Family specialist on-site, with real autonomy to shape and grow the department locally.
Location: Bournemouth
Experience: 5+ PQE
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)
Full Remuneration Package: £55,000-£75,000 DOE
The Role
You will handle a broad range of private family matters, including:
* Divorce and separation
* Financial remedies
* Private children matters
* General matrimonial work
Additionally, you will:
* Run your own caseload independently
* Undertake advocacy where appropriate
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referrers
* Actively network and generate new business
* Play a key role in growing the firm's Family presence in Bournemouth
About You
* 5+ PQE in Family Law
* Confident working independently and managing a full caseload
* Strong technical ability across matrimonial and children matters
* Commercially minded with a passion for business development
* Ideally able to bring or build a client/referrer following
* Excellent communication and advocacy skills
* Proactive, driven, and relationship-focused
Family mediation experience is advantageous but not essential.
What's On Offer
* Full remuneration package £55,000-£75,000 DOE
* Hybrid working model
* High level of autonomy and responsibility
* Opportunity to lead and grow a department
* Strong support from a well-established wider firm
* Clear progression and long-term career development
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