Family Law Solicitor

TipTopJob; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family law firm as a Family Lawyer and take a senior role shaping the future of an expanding department. Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working and a supportive environment focused on your professional development. With a competitive salary and additional perks, you'll thrive in a values-driven firm committed to excellence.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

23 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Option to buy 5 extra days holiday

Private GP access

Life assurance (3x salary)

Paid professional fees + structured CPD

Ongoing professional development and training support

Additional perks

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in private family law matters
• Proven experience managing a varied caseload independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of private family matters
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to business development and marketing activity

Skills

Client Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Ashby:de:la:Zouch or Derby | GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000 DOE | Full-time | Hybrid Working

Lead the way in Family Law with a firm that values your voice, expertise, and ambition.

We are looking for an experienced and confident Family Lawyer to step into a senior-level role and help shape the future of our expanding Family department.

Your Role

From divorce and financial settlements to child arrangements and cohabitation disputes, you'll manage a broad caseload with autonomy and purpose. This is a standalone role with the opportunity to influence growth, working closely with the Head of Department and wider leadership team.

Whether you're based in Ashby or Derby, you'll benefit from hybrid working (up to 3 days WFH) and flexible collaboration across both sites, with support during onboarding and ongoing development.

Day-to-day, you'll:

• Manage your own caseload of private family matters
• Deliver outstanding client care and clear communication
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to business development, networking, and marketing activity
• Support and shape the firm's strategic plans for growth in Derby and beyond

Why You'll Love It Here

• Senior-level autonomy with the opportunity to build and grow a department
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy 5 extra days holiday
• Annual bonus scheme + referral incentives
• Private GP access and life assurance (3x salary)
• Paid professional fees + structured CPD
• Plus additional perks

You’ll also be part of a friendly, values-led law firm with a genuine commitment to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 6+ years PQE
• Proven experience in private family law matters
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently
• Commercially aware and target-driven
• Naturally organised, proactive, and personable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you're ready to take on a senior role and make your mark in a firm where your contribution will truly count, apply now.