Family Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor specializing in Family Law in London. This role involves managing a high-quality caseload, delivering exceptional client service, and providing oversight to junior staff. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with over 4 years of PQE and expertise in divorce and financial remedies. Join a supportive team focusing on complex family law matters in an outstanding working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and 4+ years PQE.
• Expertise in divorce and financial remedies, and private law children matters.
• Superb client care and proactive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cases efficiently and strategically to the firm’s high standards.
• Deliver exemplary client service with clear, timely communication.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff.
• Contribute to the department’s profile and business development.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Resolution membership

Expertise in divorce and financial remedies

Superb client care

Proactive leadership

Collaborative mindset

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Senior Solicitor – Family Law

Location: London | PQE: 4+ years

We are working with a top-tier, award-winning London law firm renowned for its excellence in complex family law matters. The firm combines rigorous legal strategy with creative problem‑solving, handling financial remedies, private children matters, and international cases. Recognised for fearless, client‑focused advocacy, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading team.

The Opportunity

You will build and manage a high‑quality caseload spanning divorce, financial remedies, private law children, and TOLATA claims. Working closely with supportive partners and specialists, you will handle cases that demand precision, sound judgment, and exceptional client care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cases efficiently and strategically to the firm’s high standards
• Deliver exemplary client service with clear, timely communication
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff
• Contribute to the department’s profile and business development

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and 4+ years PQE
• Resolution membership
• Expertise in divorce and financial remedies, and private law children matters
• Superb client care, proactive leadership, and a collaborative mindset

Desirable:

• Specialist accreditation

This is an exceptional role for a solicitor looking to grow their career in a high‑performing, supportive environment with complex and rewarding family law work.