Family Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE to join their Family Law team in Reading. This hybrid role offers flexibility with a competitive salary of up to £62,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, pension contributions, and support for personal growth. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and a team player mindset. Apply today to advance your legal career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + birthday leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance (5× salary cover)

Private medical insurance

Weekly wellbeing hour

8 hours' paid charity work

Cycle to work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE in Family Law with proven experience managing your own matters.
• Enthusiasm for developing relationships with clients.
• Training in mediation, collaborative law, and Resolution membership are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own client matters in a collaborative team.
• Cover divorce and separation, financial remedy work, children matters, and nuptial agreements.

Skills

Excellent communication and client care skills

Proactive, commercially aware approach

Team-player mindset

Education

2-5 years' PQE in Family Law

Job description

Family Solicitor (2-5 PQE) - Hybrid | Reading | Salary up to £62,000 + bonus

Are you a talented Family Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE seeking a role that combines quality work, supportive culture and great benefits? We have an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Family Law team in Reading - a team consistently recognised for excellence in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, giving you the flexibility to balance your best work with flexibility and focus.

Why This Role is a Great Move for Your Career

You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team where you can manage your own client matters and contribute to the continued growth of the Family department. The work is varied and high-quality, covering:

• Divorce & separation
• Financial remedy work
• Children matters
• Nuptial and cohabitation agreements

You'll work alongside experienced fee earners in a firm known for quality family law work and a supportive environment.

What Are We Looking For

We're looking for someone with:

• 2-5 years' PQE in Family Law, with proven experience managing your own matters
• A proactive, commercially aware approach and enthusiasm for developing relationships with clients
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A team-player mindset with the confidence to work independently

Training in mediation, collaborative law and Resolution membership are desirable but not essential.

What Is in It for You

As well as a competitive salary of up to £62,000, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package designed for wellbeing, flexibility and work-life balance:

• 25 days annual leave + birthday leave, plus option to buy additional holiday
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (5× salary cover)
• Private medical insurance and Medicash cashback with retail discounts

• Flexible hybrid working - enjoy autonomy with structured team days
• Weekly wellbeing hour to focus on you
• 8 hours' paid charity work per annum to give back
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Bring your dog to work in designated zones
• Social committee events and more to build team spirit

Supportive Culture & Career Development

You'll be part of a team that prioritises professional growth, wellbeing and a friendly working environment - one where your career can genuinely flourish.

If you're ready to progress in a firm that champions quality family law, collaboration and positive work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your legal career!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.