Family Solicitor

Austen Lloyd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & Hybrid Working

Career Progression

Learning & Development

Wellbeing & Culture

Benefits Package

Job summary

Austen Lloyd is seeking an experienced family law solicitor to manage a varied caseload and deliver high-quality counsel for high-net-worth clients. The role blends traditional litigation with non-court dispute resolution and requires a strong BD mindset to help grow the practice.

Join a flexible, hybrid environment with a clear path for career progression, focused development, and a culture prioritising wellbeing and client care.

Qualifications

• Ideally 4+ years PQE managing complex, high-quality family law matters at a leading regional or national firm.
• Strong foundation in both litigated and non-litigated family law proceedings with commercial awareness.
• Established local professional connections and drive for business development.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a track record of top-tier client service.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload covering high-value family law disputes with minimal supervision.
• Advise high-net-worth clients, business owners, and professional clients with client-focused guidance.
• Balance traditional litigation with non-court dispute resolution strategies.
• Contribute to business development, networking and firm marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain high standards of service and client care.
• Ensure full compliance with information security standards and firm policies.

Skills

Client advisory

Business development

High-value client handling

Legal drafting & advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor

4+ years PQE

Job description

• Manage a varied caseload covering high-value financial remedy disputes, private children law, and cohabitation matters with minimal supervision.

• Act as a trusted adviser to high-net-worth clients, business owners, and professional clients, delivering exceptional, client-focused advice.

• Balance traditional litigation strategies with a strong awareness and application of non-court dispute resolution practices.

• Actively contribute to business development, networking, and firm marketing initiatives, drawing on existing professional connections in the region.

• Collaborate closely with team members across all levels to maintain high standards of service and client care.

• Ensure full compliance with information security standards and firm policies.

About You

• Ideally 4+ years PQE managing complex, high-quality family law matters at a leading regional or national firm.

• Strong foundation in both litigated and non-litigated family law proceedings, with commercial awareness and sharp legal expertise.

• Established local professional connections with a proven drive for business development and practice growth.

• Proactive, adaptable, and forward-planning, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of delivering top-tier service to sophisticated clients.

• Strong academic credentials.

What's on Offer

• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Empowering you to strike the right balance between remote working and collaborative office environments.

• Career Progression: A clear pathway to advance your career in a supportive, meritocratic environment.

• Learning & Development: Comprehensive training programmes tailored to support your personal and professional growth.

• Wellbeing & Culture: Dedicated wellbeing initiatives within a diverse, safe, and respectful firm culture.

• Benefits Package: A competitive salary alongside a broad suite of flexible employee benefits.