Family Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm in Winchester is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE. You'll handle complex financial and children cases, working in a supportive environment with respected specialists. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear career pathway. This is a unique opportunity to join a Band 1-ranked team recognized for its commitment to client service and quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in family law.
• Experience managing financial and children cases.
• Strong client care and trust-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex matrimonial finance work including trusts and business assets.
• Advise on private children matters, relocation, and safeguarding.
• Resolve disputes through mediation and collaborative law.

Skills

Client care

Solutions-focused approach

Commercial awareness

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

3 years' PQE in family law

Job description

Family Solicitor | 3+ PQE | Winchester

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the South's leading family law practices, a team renowned for its technical excellence, warmth and commitment to constructive outcomes in even the most complex of cases.
Based in Winchester, you'll be part of a department that sits at the forefront of family law in the region, advising high-net-worth clients, professionals, and business owners on sensitive financial and children matters with expertise and care.

The Role

You'll take on a varied, high-quality caseload including:

• Complex matrimonial finance work involving trusts, business assets, and inherited wealth
• Private children matters, including relocation and safeguarding cases
• Cohabitation disputes, pre and post-nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse and injunctive applications
• Out-of-court dispute resolution, including mediation and collaborative law

You'll work alongside senior lawyers who are widely recognised as leaders in their field, benefiting from the support, mentorship, and collaboration of an established, top-ranked team with a strong reputation for excellence across the South.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE in family law
• Proven experience managing financial and children cases with professionalism and empathy
• A strong sense of client care and the ability to inspire trust and confidence
• A calm, solutions-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and the ability to handle work involving complex assets or corporate interests

Why This Role?

• Join a Band 1-ranked family team with a genuine reputation for quality and client service
• Work on high-value, intricate family and financial cases alongside respected specialists
• Real autonomy within a structured and supportive environment
• Hybrid working and flexibility supported by modern systems and leadership
• A clear career pathway within a firm that values growth, development, and well-being
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

The Environment

With a long-established presence in Winchester, this firm combines tradition and innovation, offering the resources of a large regional player with the culture and cohesion of a close-knit team. Lawyers are encouraged to grow their practices, share expertise, and deliver the kind of service that makes a lasting impact on clients' lives.

If you're an experienced family solicitor seeking high-quality work, a strong sense of purpose, and the chance to develop your career within a truly supportive firm, this is an opportunity not to miss.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.