Family Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Family Solicitor to manage a client base and supervise junior colleagues. The role requires 2-5 years of PQE with strong skills in handling matters independently and experience with high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate should demonstrate ambition and a passion for modern family law approaches. This opportunity includes a progressive team environment and focuses on a diverse range of family law areas.

Benefits

Progressive team environment

Diverse work culture

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE and proven experience in handling your own matters.
• Ambitious and commercially aware.
• Enthusiasm for non-court dispute resolution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own client base and contribute to the development of the department.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development activities.
• Handle your own matters and inherit an existing caseload.

Skills

Handling own matters

Experience with high-net-worth clients

Strong communication skills

Confidence working independently

Supervising junior colleagues

Job description

Job Overview

Job title: Family Solicitor

Location: Reading

Salary: £55,000-£70,000

PQE Level: 2-5 PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

Responsibilities

Manage your own client base and contribute to the continued development of the department.

Handle your own matters and inherit an existing caseload, while playing an active role in developing new work, with strong support from the wider team.

Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development activities.

Qualifications and Skills

2-5 years' PQE and proven experience in handling your own matters.

Ambitious, commercially aware, and passionate about modern approaches to family law.

Experience with high-net-worth clients or complex matters is highly valued.

Enthusiasm for non-court dispute resolution, with mediation or collaborative training preferred.

Membership of Resolution, excellent client service, strong communication skills, confidence working independently, and the ability to supervise junior colleagues.

Benefits

Progressive team environment.

Work across all areas of private family law including divorce, financial matters, children disputes, and proactive family agreements.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Mobile: [phone]

Telephone: [phone]

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.