Senior Family Solicitor
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £86,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
About the Role
A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Family Solicitor or FCILEx with a minimum of 6years’ PQE or equivalent experience to join a well-established family department within a national law firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family specialist to take on a senior role within a respected team, handling high-quality divorce and financial remedy work while also supporting the continued development of the department. The firm offers a national platform, strong internal infrastructure and a collaborative working environment, with genuine scope for career progression.
The role will involve:
* Managing your own caseload of divorce and financial remedy matters.
* Advising on pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and related family law issues.
* Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate.
* Supporting business development, networking and work creation initiatives.
* Assisting with online legal documents and wider departmental projects.
* Helping with the training, supervision and development of junior case handlers.
* Working closely with colleagues across the family team to deliver a high-quality client service.
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Be a qualified Solicitor, FCILEx authorised litigator or equivalent with at least 6years’ PQE or equivalent experience.
* Have strong experience running your own family law caseload, particularly divorce and finance matters.
* Be confident undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
* Have experience supervising or supporting junior team members.
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills, excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure.
* Be commercially minded, with the ability to contribute to business development and bring in work.
* Have a positive, personable and proactive approach to family law.
Experience of international divorce and finance work would be advantageous, as would Resolution accreditation, although this is not essential.
What You’ll Get in Return
* Salary up to £86,000 DOE.
* Hybrid working from the firm’s Bristol office.
* Full-time and part-time applicants considered.
* The opportunity to join an established family department within a national law firm.
* A varied caseload of divorce, finance and relationship breakdown matters.
* Genuine career prospects for the right candidate.
* The chance to play a key role in training, mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
* A supportive team environment with scope to contribute to the department’s continued growth.
For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or james@tsrlegal.co.uk in complete confidence.
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