Family Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive (F / T or P / T)

Venus Recruitment Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Guildford is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive to join their growing Family team. The ideal candidate will manage a mixed caseload of family matters, provide empathetic legal advice, and ensure high service standards. The firm values work-life balance and offers hybrid working options, a generous holiday allowance, and friendly working hours. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional who enjoys autonomy and client interaction.

Benefits

Hybrid working option

Generous holiday allowance of 30 days

Friendly working hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Family Law.
• Confident managing matters with autonomy.
• Deliver exceptional client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of family matters.
• Provide clear, empathetic legal advice.
• Maintain excellent service standards.

Skills

Family Law expertise

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Family Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive seeking a new opportunity within a supportive, well-regarded practice? We are recruiting for a skilled and personable professional to their growing Family team.

This role will suit someone who enjoys managing their own caseload, forming strong client relationships, and working in an environment that genuinely values work-life balance, flexibility, and professional independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of family matters including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and injunctions
• Provide clear, empathetic and practical legal advice to a wide range of clients
• Maintain excellent service standards and uphold the firm’s quality reputation
• Support business development initiatives and nurture local professional relationships

Requirements

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Family Law
• Confident managing matters with autonomy and delivering exceptional client care
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team‑focused approach

Benefits

• Hybrid working with the option to work from home one day per week
• Generous holiday allowance of 30 days annual leave
• Friendly working hours : 9 : 00am – 5 : 00pm, Monday to Friday