Family Fee Earner / Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Fee Earner/Solicitor to join their private family law team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse family law matters, including divorce and finance, in a supportive and dynamic environment. With a hybrid working policy and a strong emphasis on employee development, this firm values contributions and fosters a family-oriented culture. The position promises excellent career progression opportunities within a growing team, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance (2x salary)

Birthday Day Off

Extra Leave Over Christmas

Hybrid Working Policy

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in family law, focusing on divorce and finance.
• Experience in business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of family law matters including divorce and finance.
• Engage in business development activities to expand client base.

Skills

Family Law Expertise

Business Development

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Our client is an established law firm that provides a supportive and open environment built on trust and mutual respect. Employees thrive in an energetic yet friendly atmosphere where their contributions are valued and rewarded. Learning, development, and strong communication are central to the firm’s culture.

They now have an opportunity for a skilled and experienced Fee Earner / Solicitor with approximately 7 years PQE to join its private family law team. The role focuses on a broad range of family law matters, including divorce and finance.

The ideal candidate will have business development experience or be willing to take on BD responsibilities.

The position offers a competitive salary, with potential flexibility based on the candidate’s experience. Additional benefits include a hybrid working policy (typically three office days and two home days), days of holiday plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, extra leave over the Christmas period, private healthcare, and life insurance (2x salary). The firm also fosters a family-oriented, sociable culture and encourages long-term retention.

The firm is growing and developing, offering excellent career progression opportunities for the right candidate. With a small family team of two fee earners and two support staff, there is significant potential for expansion.