Family Lawyer

advertised by Devon & Somerset Law Society for Wollens; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Collaborative and friendly team

Job summary

Wollens, a leading South West law firm, invites an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our Private Family team in Torquay or Barnstaple. You will manage a varied caseload focusing on financial remedy and private children matters, alongside opportunities to contribute to business development and team growth.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years’ PQE in family law, with experience in financial remedy and private children work, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years' PQE in family law.
• Experience of financial remedy and private children work.
• Ability to provide clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients.
• Strong client relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private family work with emphasis on financial remedy matters and children cases.
• Handle divorce and separation proceedings.
• Handle financial remedy proceedings.
• Manage cohabitation disputes.
• Manage private children matters.
• Prepare/pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and ADR when appropriate.

Skills

PQE in family law

Financial remedy experience

Private children experience

Client advisory

Client relationship building

Ambitious

Team oriented

Job description

Family Lawyer - Torquay

Torquay | Barnstaple Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced family lawyer looking for high-quality work, genuine career progression and a supportive, collaborative team?

At Wollens, one of the South West's leading law firms, we are looking for an ambitious Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our highly regarded Private Family team in Torquay or Barnstaple.

Recognised by the Legal 500 and known for delivering exceptional client service, our team acts on a broad range of private family matters, including complex financial remedy cases, private children disputes, divorce, cohabitation issues and pre and post-nuptial agreements.

Why Join Wollens?

This is an opportunity to become part of a growing and ambitious team within one of the largest and most successful law firms in Devon and Somerset. We combine high-quality work with a genuinely supportive culture where people are encouraged to develop their careers, contribute ideas and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

You will work alongside experienced and approachable colleagues who are recognised specialists in their field and committed to helping each other succeed.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload of private family work, with a particular emphasis on financial remedy matters and children cases, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Cohabitation disputes
• Private children matters
• Pre and post-nuptial agreements
• Settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution

There will also be opportunities to become involved in business development, mentoring junior colleagues and helping to shape the future growth of the department.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have at least 2-3 years' PQE in family law (although we welcome applications from more experienced candidates)
• Have experience of both financial remedy and private children work
• Provide clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients
• Enjoy building strong client relationships
• Are ambitious, proactive and team-oriented
• Want to play a meaningful role in the continued success of a leading family team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Strong administrative and marketing support
• A collaborative and friendly team environment
• Access to excellent training and development
• The opportunity to build your career with one of the South West's leading law firms

About Wollens

Wollens is a modern, forward-thinking law firm with offices across Devon. We have grown significantly in recent years and continue to invest in our people, technology and services. Our ambition is matched by our commitment to maintaining a supportive workplace where talented lawyers can thrive.

If you are looking for excellent work and a team that enjoys working together, we would love to hear from you.