Family Lawyer - Barnstaple - 4+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Career progression

Supportive environment

Established client base

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Barnstaple is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its Private Family team in North Devon. You will manage high‑quality private family matters with sensitivity and commercial awareness.

The role offers hybrid working, a market salary of £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE), and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive, client-focused department.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in family law.
• Strong technical expertise in financial remedy and private children matters.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• Confidence managing complex matters independently.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Interest in marketing, networking and departmental growth.

Responsibilities

• You'll manage a varied caseload of private family matters, including matrimonial finance cases.
• Handle divorce and separation matters and private children work.
• Advise clients with clarity, sensitivity and commercial awareness.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to the growth and profile of the department.
• Supervise junior fee earners and support team development.

Skills

Matrimonial finance

Divorce

Private children law

Client care

Marketing & networking

Job description

Family Lawyer – Barnstaple – 4+ Years PQE

Location: Barnstaple

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A well established and fast growing Devon based law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Private Family team in North Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high quality private family work within a dynamic, ambitious and Legal 500 recognised department.

Responsibilities

You'll manage a varied caseload of private family matters, including:

• Matrimonial finance cases, including high value and multi asset matters
• Divorce and separation
• Cohabitation and relationship breakdown
• Private children law
• Pre and post nuptial agreements
• Advising clients with clarity, sensitivity and commercial awareness
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to the growth and profile of the department
• Supervising junior fee earners and supporting team development

Candidate Requirements

• 4+ years' PQE in family law
• Strong technical expertise in financial remedy and private children matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
• Confidence managing complex matters independently
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service
• Interest in marketing, networking and contributing to departmental growth

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Hybrid working options
• Supportive, friendly and professional working environment
• Strong administrative and paralegal support
• Excellent local reputation and established client base

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

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, culture or any 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.