Family Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Family Lawyer to lead the Family Law team in Trowbridge. The role offers flexibility, autonomy, and a clear path to partnership within five years. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in private Family Law and a strong client-focused approach. This position comes with an attractive salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits including private health insurance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Long service awards

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Solid experience in private Family Law.
• Confident managing your own caseload.
• Natural leader who enjoys mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Family Law team in Trowbridge.
• Handle high-quality private caseload.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Leadership

Business development

Technical ability in Family Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Opportunity: Family Lawyer (4+ Years PQE)

Location: Trowbridge (Hybrid, Flexible - Full or Part-Time)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus (DOE)

Lead a Growing Family Law Team in Trowbridge

Are you an experienced Family Lawyer ready to take the next step? We're partnering with a highly regarded regional firm with offices across Wiltshire and Somerset, known for its strong reputation in Family Law and people-first culture.

They're looking for a Senior Family Solicitor to lead their Family Law offering in Trowbridge - managing a high-quality private caseload, developing local presence and shaping the department's future direction.

Why You Will Love This Role:

• Be the lead: Take charge of the Trowbridge Family team, managing your own caseload and driving growth in the region.
• Varied work: Handle privately funded matters including divorce, financial remedy, separation and cohabitation agreements, injunctions, and private children work - often with medium to high-net-worth clients.
• Team support: You'll have a dedicated secretary, two experienced paralegals, and close collaboration with senior colleagues (two Partners and an Associate) in nearby offices.
• Autonomy & influence: Build client relationships your way, refine local processes, and contribute to board-level strategic discussions.
• Mentor & grow: Play a key role in guiding and developing junior team members as the department expands.

Progression & Recognition:

• Clear path to Partnership within five years, with a fast-track route in as little as two years for the right person.
• Salary up to £75,000, rising by £4,000 after probation, with regular pay reviews.
• Senior lawyers have genuine influence - shaping not just their department but having board level influence.

Why Join This Firm:

Known for its down-to-earth culture, quality work, and commitment to staff wellbeing, this firm values collaboration over competition, balance over targets and development over hierarchy.

Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Bonus scheme
• Private health insurance
• Long service awards (extra leave, gift vouchers & hampers)
• Pension contribution, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, charity leave, cycle-to-work scheme, social events and much more!

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in private Family Law
• Strong technical ability and a client-focused approach
• Confident managing your own caseload and driving business development
• A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and building relationships

If you're looking to lead, grow, and shape a respected Family Law team while enjoying flexibility, support and a genuine work-life balance - I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.