Family Solicitor / Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is seeking a Family Solicitor/Associate to join its growing Family team. You will manage a varied caseload, including divorce and financial remedy, and advise on children matters, with high standards of client service.

This role offers hybrid working, excellent progression opportunities, and a supportive culture within a respected regional firm known for its private client cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE.
• Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Willingness to participate in business development and networking.
• Ability to build strong client and referrer relationships.
• Collaborative, professional and client focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and high-quality caseload of family matters incl. divorce and financial remedy.
• Advise on children matters and unmarried couples.
• Collaborate with fee earners across multiple offices.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Commercial acumen

Business development

Client relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Family Solicitor / Associate - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £60,000 - £72,000 (depending on experience)

A successful full service law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor or Associate to join its highly regarded and growing Family team in Bristol. The team is recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 and has a strong presence across the Southwest, with active involvement in Resolution at both regional and national levels.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a varied and high quality caseload of family matters, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy


• Children matters


• Advising unmarried couples


• Co working on high net worth client matters


• Providing first class client service and effective file management


• Collaborating with fee earners across multiple offices

You will deliver expert, empathetic and commercially aware advice across a broad range of family law issues, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and strong representation. This role offers excellent exposure within the Bristol market and strong opportunities for professional development.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' PQE


• Law degree or equivalent qualification


• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills


• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen


• Willingness to participate in business development and networking


• Ability to build strong client and referrer relationships


• A collaborative, professional and client focused approach

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive and hybrid working environment


• Opportunities for professional development and progression


• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan and other flexible benefits


• A relaxed, trusting culture with regular social and networking events
  
• A highly regarded Private Client division with strong cross department collaboration

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*