Family Solicitor

Reed; Cardiff; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Career progression and leadership

Wellbeing support

Hybrid/flexible working

Descripción de la vacante

Reed is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our client’s growing team in Cardiff or Swansea. You will manage a varied caseload of private family law matters, providing high-quality legal advice and exceptional client care.

The role requires strong technical expertise, excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to the wider team. Hybrid working options are available.

Formación

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to 3 years PQE in family law.
• Strong knowledge of private family law and handling complex/sensitive cases.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a full varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Provide accurate, strategic legal advice tailored to clients' needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including statements, applications, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct advocacy at hearings where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent file management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of service and communication.
• Engage in business development and networking to support the growth of the family law practice.
• Keep up to date with legal developments and contribute to internal know-how and training.

Conocimientos

Private family law

Drafting and negotiation

Advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Educación

Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (0-3 PQE)

Descripción del empleo

Family Solicitor

• Location: Cardiff or Swansea
• Job Type: Full-time/Hybrid
• Salary: Competitive DOE

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with approximately NQ to 3 years PQE to join our client's growing team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of private family law matters, providing high-quality legal advice and exceptional client care. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to the wider team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a full varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Provide accurate, strategic legal advice tailored to clients' needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including statements, applications, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct advocacy at hearings where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent file management and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of service and communication.
• Engage in business development and networking to support the growth of the family law practice.
• Keep up to date with legal developments and contribute to internal know-how and training.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to 3 years PQE in family law.
• Strong technical knowledge of private family law.
• Proven experience managing complex and sensitive cases.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and support clients through challenging situations.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Commitment to client service, ethics, and confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Supportive working environment and commitment to wellbeing.
• Hybrid or flexible working options (if applicable).