Family Lawyer (4+ PQE) - North Devon

Chadwick Nott; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott invites an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a respected Legal 500‑ranked regional firm in North Devon. The role centers on matrimonial finance matters and a varied private family caseload.

You will manage a busy practice, advise on financial remedy proceedings, and support junior staff while contributing to business development and growth of the Family department. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in Family Law.
• Strong experience handling private family matters, particularly financial remedy work.
• Experience advising on children matters would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.
• Keen to be involved in business development and the future growth of the department.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes and private children matters.
• Advising clients on financial remedy proceedings, including complex, high-value and multi-asset cases.
• Handling pre and post-nuptial agreements and broader relationship breakdown matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional client care.
• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and profile of the Family department.
• Keeping up to date with developments in Family Law and contributing to the team’s ongoing success.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Family Lawyer (4+ PQE) - North Devon

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a highly regarded Legal 500‑ranked, multi‑office regional law firm with an excellent reputation across the South West. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and successful Private Family team undertaking high‑quality work for a broad client base. The role offers a strong emphasis on matrimonial finance matters, alongside a varied caseload of private family work.

Role

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes and private children matters.
• Advising clients on financial remedy proceedings, including complex, high‑value and multi‑asset cases.
• Handling pre and post‑nuptial agreements and broader relationship breakdown matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional client care.
• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and profile of the Family department.
• Keeping up to date with developments in Family Law and contributing to the team’s ongoing success.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in Family Law.
• Strong experience handling private family matters, particularly financial remedy work.
• Experience advising on children matters would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.Able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.
• Keen to be involved in business development and the future growth of the department.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package dependent on experience.
• High‑quality private family work within a recognised and respected team.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Hybrid working options and a genuine commitment to work‑life balance.
• Strong administrative and paralegal support.
• An established client base and excellent local reputation.
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing South West firm where you can genuinely make an impact.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.