Family Solicitor / Associate | 3+ PQE | Chichester

Lex Exec Limited; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lex Exec Limited is seeking a Family Solicitor/Associate with 3+ PQE to join its specialist team near Chichester, West Sussex. The role offers genuine hybrid flexibility, with approximately 2-3 days per week in the office, handling high-quality private family matters.

You will advise on divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and related agreements, delivering client-focused outcomes in a firm recognised for its expertise in family law across the South of England.

Qualifications

• Experience in private family law matters.
• 3+ years' PQE or equivalent seniority.
• Strong technical skills in family disputes.
• Interest in delivering client-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Handle divorce and financial remedy proceedings with substantial assets.
• Manage private children matters and child arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.
• Engage in negotiated settlements and non-court dispute resolution.

Skills

Family law

Client care

Mediation experience

Collaborative law

Job description

Family Solicitor / Associate | 3+ PQE | Chichester

Family Solicitor / Associate | 3+ PQE | Chichester

High-quality private Family work. Award-winning specialist practice. Genuine hybrid flexibility.

Lex Exec is working with a highly regarded specialist Family Law firm seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its established team near Chichester, West Sussex.

The firm enjoys an excellent reputation across the South of England and is recognised by Chambers and The Legal 500 for its work in complex Family matters.

Its lawyers advise on sophisticated financial disputes, private children matters and wealth protection, while taking a progressive approach to mediation, collaborative law and non-court dispute resolution.

The opportunity

• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including substantial assets, businesses and pensions
• Private children matters and child arrangements
• Prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements
• Negotiated settlements and non-court dispute resolution
• Complex and sensitive Family disputes requiring excellent client care

The practice offers the opportunity to undertake interesting, high-quality work while developing your expertise alongside recognised senior Family practitioners.

About you

We are particularly interested in speaking with Family Solicitors with at least 3 years' PQE.

Applications from more experienced Associates and Senior Associates are equally welcome.

You should have strong private Family Law experience, sound technical skills and an interest in delivering constructive, client-focused outcomes.

Experience in mediation or collaborative law would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

Working arrangements

The role is based near Chichester, with a hybrid arrangement involving approximately 2-3 days per week in the office.

Salary:

Competitive and dependent on experience. The firm is open to discussing remuneration appropriate to the individual.