Family Solicitor
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Job Location:
Greater London - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Family Solicitor 3 Years PQE Flexible Working & Clear Progression
Salary:
Location: London
Are you a compassionate and commercially astute Family Solicitor looking to make a real impact in a supportive forward-thinking environment Our client an established London law firm with over 25 years of excellence is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their growing team and help shape the future of their Family Law department.
This isnt just another family law role its an opportunity to work autonomously on meaningful cases build lasting client relationships and develop your career in a firm that truly values its people.
About the Role
As a Family Solicitor youll manage a diverse caseload of family law matters guiding clients through some of the most significant moments of their lives with empathy professionalism and legal expertise. Youll have the autonomy to run your own files whilst working collaboratively with a senior solicitor and a supportive team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion
- Handlingfinancial remedy proceedings including complex high-net-worth cases
- Advising onprivate children matters including arrangements and disputes
- Conducting divorce proceedings and ancillary relief applications
- Providing clear strategic advice to clients during emotionally sensitive situations
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships based on trust and discretion
- Contributing to business development initiatives and departmental growth
- Collaborating with senior solicitors on complex or high-value matters
What Were Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years PQEin Family Law (UK qualified solicitor)
- Strong technical expertisein financial remedy and private children matters
- Proven experience managinghigh-net-worth (HNW) casesand emotionally complex situations
- Excellent client care skills with a compassionate discreet approach
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Commercial mindset with strong business development awareness
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Desirable:
- Experience with alternative dispute resolution methods (mediation collaborative law)
- Established client following or demonstrable business development experience
- Accreditation with Resolution or working towards specialist family law qualifications
Whats On Offer
Salary: (dependent on experience)
Benefits Package:
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements work in a way that suits your lifestyle
- Clear career progression pathway genuine opportunities to advance to Senior Solicitor and beyond
- Autonomy and responsibility manage your own caseload with full support
- Collaborative and supportive culture work with an ambitious friendly team
- Professional development support funding for relevant training and accreditations
- Central London locationwith excellent transport links
- Competitive holiday allowanceand pension scheme
- Modern working environment with up-to-date technology and systems
About Our Client
Our client is a modern well-established London law firm with over 25 years of experience delivering practical strategic legal advice. Specialising in Corporate and Commercial Property Law Litigation Residential Conveyancing Private Client and Family matters they combine big-firm capability with a boutique firm ethos.
Known for their personable approach and strong professional partnerships they pride themselves on putting clients at the heart of everything they do. Their Family Law department is growing and theyre looking for someone who shares their values of empathy excellence and commercial awareness.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Genuine autonomy shape your own success and drive the department forward
- Human-centred work make a real difference during life-changing transitions
- Supportive environment collaborative team with senior solicitor mentorship
- Flexible working culture trusted to work in a way that suits you
- Career growth clear progression opportunities in a growing department
Ready to Take the Next Step
If youre an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a role that offers autonomy support and genuine career progression wed love to hear from you.
To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence please contact:
Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in family law.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
