Family Solicitor / Associate (NQ–5 PQE) – Buckinghamshire – Up to £75,000 + Benefits
A highly regarded full-service regional law firm with a strong Thames Valley presence is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor / Associate in Buckinghamshire to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice, advising a high-quality client base on complex and sensitive matters.
You will work closely with a highly experienced Family Partner as part of a close-knit team, receiving hands-on mentoring and structured training across all key areas of family law. You will gain exposure to HNW individuals, entrepreneurs and private clients, with genuine scope for progression in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role:
* Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision
* Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
* Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and HNW cases
* Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
* Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where required
* Building strong and lasting client relationships
* Supporting business development and networking initiatives
* Working collaboratively within a well-established multi-office team
The Candidate:
* Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law
* Experience handling privately funded family matters
* Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
* Confident advocate or keen to develop advocacy experience
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Commercially aware with a professional and empathetic approach
* Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing team
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The Benefits and How to Apply:
* Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and xmas closure
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Private healthcare
* Pension scheme
* Death in service benefit
* Parking available for fee earners
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 01113 511 7115 Mobile: 07496 800 407
Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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