Job Description

Job Title:

Family Solicitor - Divorce and Finance

Location:

London

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary : DOE

Overview:

An established, top-tier legal practice is seeking a talented Family Solicitor to join its highly regarded Family Law department. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of complex matters involving divorce, financial remedies, private law children issues, and TOLATA claims. The role offers opportunities to develop within a supportive and expert-led team handling high-profile and sensitive cases.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and private children cases. Provide clear, empathetic, and professional legal advice to clients. Conduct cases efficiently from instruction to resolution, ensuring compliance with quality and procedural standards. Contribute to strategic case planning and client care excellence. Supervise or mentor junior team members where required. Support business development and the department's professional profile.

Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 4 years' PQE in family law. Strong background in divorce and financial remedy cases, with experience in private law children matters. Member of Resolution (essential); additional specialist accreditation is an advantage. Excellent client care skills and sound judgement in complex or sensitive matters. Ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion. Collaborative approach with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Equal Opportunities:

This employer is an equal opportunities organisation that values diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Applications are particularly encouraged from underrepresented groups, including candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, or individuals from less privileged backgrounds.


Key qualifications for a Family Solicitor in England and Wales include:
An undergraduate degree in any subject (a law degree is preferred but not mandatory)
Passing the two stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1 and SQE2)
Completion of two years qualifying work experience (QWE), which can be gained through various legal placements including paralegal roles, law clinics, or apprenticeships
Meeting the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) character and suitability requirements