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Family Solicitor

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  • £70000 - £85000 per annum + additional benefits
  • London
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

Family Solicitor (3-6 PQE)

London | Hybrid Working | £70,000 - £85,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE to join a highly regarded and growing Family team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to work on high-quality family matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The team advises a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners and professionals, on complex and often sensitive family law issues.

The Opportunity

You will work alongside experienced family lawyers on a varied caseload, gaining exposure to high-value and complex matters while enjoying significant client contact and responsibility from the outset.

The role offers the opportunity to advise on a full range of private family law matters, including divorce and financial remedy proceedings, private children matters, cohabitation disputes, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a varied caseload of private family matters

  • Advising clients on divorce, financial settlements and separation issues

  • Handling private children matters and related disputes

  • Drafting and negotiating pre- and post-nuptial agreements

  • Assisting on complex cases involving business assets, trusts and international elements

  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships

  • Working closely with colleagues across wider private client teams

  • Supporting business development and networking initiatives

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE in Family Law

  • Strong experience handling private family matters

  • Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills

  • Confident managing client relationships and providing practical advice

  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach

  • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

  • Ambitious and keen to progress within a growing practice

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £70,000-£85,000

  • High-quality and varied family law work

  • Exposure to complex and high-value matters

  • Strong partner support and mentoring

  • Hybrid working arrangements

  • Genuine career progression opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative and inclusive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor seeking the next step in their career with a progressive and ambitious team that is committed to developing and retaining top legal talent.

To apply for this position, please apply within or contact us for a confidential discussion and further information.

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Faith Kelly Associate Director

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