Family Solicitor 3 PQE

Gerrard White Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrard White Consulting Limited is seeking a Family Solicitor 2 PQE to join the Greenwich team in London. The role demands managing a varied private family law caseload with independence and empathy, delivering clear advice to clients.

You will handle a broad range of matters including divorce, financial remedy and private children, with opportunities to contribute to the growth of the Family Department and to develop client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and draft precise legal documents.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills in family law matters.
• Commercially aware with client-focused approach to matters.
• Experience managing a private family law caseload.
• Able to develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad private family law caseload including divorce and financial remedies.
• Manage private children matters and Child Arrangements Orders.
• Oversee Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Orders.
• Handle cohabitation disputes and separation agreements.
• Advise on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Engage in negotiations, mediation and settlement discussions.
• Prepare for court applications, hearings and advocacy where appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Drafting

Client-focused

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CILEX Fellow

Job description

FAMILY SOLICITOR 2 PQE | LONDON

Our client is hiring an experienced and ambitious Family Solicitor 2 PQE to join their Family Department in Greenwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident family law professional who can independently manage a varied caseload and deliver clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients.

The Role

You will handle a broad range of private family law matters, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
• Private children matters and Child Arrangements Orders.
• Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Orders.
• Cohabitation disputes and separation agreements.
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Negotiations, mediation and settlement discussions.
• Court applications, hearing preparation and advocacy where appropriate.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales or suitably qualified CILEX Fellow.
• Current, unrestricted practising certificate.
• Strong experience managing your own family law caseload.
• Confident handling divorce, financial remedy, private children and domestic abuse matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills.
• Commercially aware, organised and client-focused.
• A proactive approach to business development and building professional relationships.

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative team where you can take ownership of your work, develop client relationships and play an active role in growing the Family Department.