Family Lawyer [Solicitor or Legal Exec] 3 PQE +

QED Legal LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in London is seeking a qualified Family Lawyer to join its expanding family law team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of PQE in family law and will handle a range of cases including care proceedings and private law children work. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a supportive environment for professional growth, with competitive salary and benefits including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Firm-wide events

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in family law required.
• Experience with divorce, financial remedy advantageous.
• Willingness to build a following is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle care proceedings and domestic abuse cases.
• Manage private law children work effectively.
• Provide support in financial remedy matters.

Skills

Care proceedings

Private law children work

Advocacy skills

Knowledge of legal aid billing

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Overview

Family Lawyer – North London, Top Tier Legal 500 Firm | Hybrid Working | Progression-Focused

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm (Top Tier Legal 500) that is expanding its family law team in North London. This opportunity is suitable for a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 3+ years’ PQE to join a firm that blends national resources with a local, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

The firm handles a broad mix of family and childcare matters. The ideal candidate will be confident working across care proceedings, PLO matters, private law children work, and domestic abuse cases. Experience with divorce, financial remedy, and matters involving cohabiting or unmarried couples is advantageous. Whether you already manage a broad caseload or are looking to broaden your skill set, the firm provides the infrastructure and support to develop further.

Qualifications and profile

Required: qualified solicitor or legal executive with 3+ years’ PQE in family law; experience across care proceedings, PLO, and private law children work. Strong advocacy skills and a willingness to build a following are desirable. Knowledge of legal aid and private client billing is beneficial.

Why the firm

The firm is technically strong, personally driven, and entrepreneurial. You are encouraged to work independently while benefiting from a wider support structure and experienced mentors. The team supports hybrid working, collaboration, ongoing training, and panel accreditation where relevant.

Working environment

Modern, forward-thinking practice operating on a fully paperless system with standard hybrid working. You will receive equipment to support flexible work (e.g., laptop and phone). Success is measured by results, not seat time.

Rewards and benefits

Competitive base salary with a transparent bonus structure tied to firm and individual performance. Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service), contributory pension, private healthcare via Benenden, and additional perks such as Cycle to Work and firm-wide events.

Next steps

If you’re a confident family lawyer seeking more autonomy, support, and space to develop your own practice, this is the right platform. For a confidential conversation about the role, get in touch. No CV is needed for an initial discussion, and all enquiries will be treated discreetly.