Family Solicitor

LJRecruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional law firm is seeking a highly experienced Family Law Solicitor to join its expanding team. This permanent position offers flexibility for full-time or part-time work, ideal for someone with 8+ years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including high net worth financial cases, while enjoying a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth. With options for hybrid working, this role provides an excellent opportunity for work-life balance and career progression in a friendly and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative working culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE in Family Law.
• Experience in complex financial matters and private children work.
• Confident advocate and ideally a Resolution Member.

Responsibilities

• Manage high net worth financial cases and private client family matters.
• Run a caseload independently and undertake own advocacy.
• Collaborate with the wider team on various privately funded cases.

Skills

Family Law

Client Care

Advocacy

Financial Matters

Private Client Work

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Family Law Solicitor – Senior Position (8+ PQE)

Location: Colchester

A respected regional law firm with multiple offices across East Anglia is looking to recruit a highly experienced Family Law Solicitor to join its established and expanding team. This is a permanent opportunity with flexibility around full-time or part-time working.

The Role

This role is ideal for a solicitor with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience, particularly someone confident in managing high net worth financial cases and private client family matters. The successful candidate will be expected to run a caseload independently, undertake their own advocacy, and demonstrate strong client care skills.

You’ll be handling a wide variety of privately funded cases, working both autonomously and collaboratively with the wider team. The position is primarily based in Ipswich, but there is scope to work from other office locations in the region. Flexible and hybrid working options are available to support work-life balance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE in Family Law
• Experience in complex financial matters and private children work
• Confident advocate and ideally a Resolution Member
• Organised, proactive, and client-focused
• Looking for long-term career progression in a dynamic and supportive environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and healthcare
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Friendly, collaborative working culture
• Opportunities for progression within a growing team
• Established client base with interesting and varied caseloads

If you’re an experienced Family Law Solicitor seeking a fresh challenge with a firm that values both professional growth and personal balance, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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