Family Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A London law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage diverse family law matters. The role offers autonomy, support, and significant career progression opportunities within a collaborative environment. Essential requirements include 3 years PQE and strong client care skills. The firm promotes a flexible working culture and values personal relationships with clients.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Clear career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Competitive holiday allowance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in Family Law.
• Strong technical expertise in financial remedy and private children matters.
• Proven experience managing high-net-worth cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters.
• Advising clients during emotionally sensitive situations.
• Collaborate with senior solicitors on complex matters.

Skills

Client care skills

Communication skills

Business development awareness

Technical expertise in family law

Education

UK qualified solicitor with 3 years PQE

Job description

Job Description

Family Solicitor 3 Years PQE Flexible Working & Clear Progression

Salary : Location : London

Are you a compassionate and commercially astute Family Solicitor looking to make a real impact in a supportive forward-thinking environment Our client an established London law firm with over 25 years of excellence is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their growing team and help shape the future of their Family Law department.

This isnt just another family law role its an opportunity to work autonomously on meaningful cases build lasting client relationships and develop your career in a firm that truly values its people.

About the Role

As a Family Solicitor youll manage a diverse caseload of family law matters guiding clients through some of the most significant moments of their lives with empathy professionalism and legal expertise. Youll have the autonomy to run your own files whilst working collaboratively with a senior solicitor and a supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Managing your own caseload of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion
• Handling financial remedy proceedings including complex high-net-worth cases
• Advising on private children matters including arrangements and disputes
• Conducting divorce proceedings and ancillary relief applications
• Providing clear strategic advice to clients during emotionally sensitive situations
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships based on trust and discretion
• Contributing to business development initiatives and departmental growth
• Collaborating with senior solicitors on complex or high-value matters

What Were Looking For

Essential Requirements :

• Minimum 3 years PQE in Family Law (UK qualified solicitor)
• Strong technical expertise in financial remedy and private children matters
• Proven experience managing high-net-worth (HNW) cases and emotionally complex situations
• Excellent client care skills with a compassionate discreet approach
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Commercial mindset with strong business development awareness
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

Desirable :

• Experience with alternative dispute resolution methods (mediation collaborative law)
• Established client following or demonstrable business development experience
• Accreditation with Resolution or working towards specialist family law qualifications

Whats On Offer

Salary : (dependent on experience)

Benefits Package :

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements work in a way that suits your lifestyle
• Clear career progression pathway genuine opportunities to advance to Senior Solicitor and beyond
• Autonomy and responsibility manage your own caseload with full support
• Collaborative and supportive culture work with an ambitious friendly team
• Professional development support funding for relevant training and accreditations
• Central London location with excellent transport links
• Competitive holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Modern working environment with up-to-date technology and systems

About Our Client

Our client is a modern well-established London law firm with over 25 years of experience delivering practical strategic legal advice. Specialising in Corporate and Commercial Property Law Litigation Residential Conveyancing Private Client and Family matters they combine big-firm capability with a boutique firm ethos.

Known for their personable approach and strong professional partnerships they pride themselves on putting clients at the heart of everything they do. Their Family Law department is growing and theyre looking for someone who shares their values of empathy excellence and commercial awareness.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Genuine autonomy shape your own success and drive the department forward
• Human-centred work make a real difference during life-changing transitions
• Supportive environment collaborative team with senior solicitor mentorship
• Flexible working culture trusted to work in a way that suits you
• Career growth clear progression opportunities in a growing department

Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a role that offers autonomy support and genuine career progression wed love to hear from you.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence please contact :

Mara Watson

Legal Recruitment Consultant

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions

Email :

Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in family law.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Litigation,Algebra,Legal Counsel,Mediation Experience,Tribal Law,Legal Research,Telemarketing,Training & Development,Geometry,Child Protective Services,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1