Family Solicitor - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Bristol seeks an experienced Family Solicitor. The role involves handling family and matrimonial cases, providing excellent client care, and working within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years PQE in family law. This opportunity provides a competitive benefits package, including flexible working and generous holiday provisions.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Private health membership

Flexible, hybrid working

Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years' PQE with a solid grounding in family law.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Ambitious and proactive approach to relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of family and matrimonial matters.
• Advise on involved issues like business assets and trusts.
• Join a national top-tier family team for high-quality work.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Client care skills

Advocacy experience

Team collaboration

Business development involvement

Job description

Overview

Family Solicitor - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are working with a highly regarded Family team at a Top 100 law firm who are looking to bring an experienced family solicitor on board in their central Bristol office. Ideally, candidates will be at the 1-5 PQE range. This is a brilliant opportunity if you're looking to develop your career within a strong, supportive team that deals with interesting and often complex family work.

The Role

• You'll be handling a mix of family and matrimonial matters, including finances and children cases. The team also advises on more involved issues such as business assets, farming interests, trusts, pensions and cases with an international angle so there is plenty of scope to stretch your experience.
• This is a chance to join an established regional practice that's also part of a national top-tier family team, giving you exposure to high-quality work without losing that close-knit team feel.

Candidate Requirements

• 1 - 5 years' PQE with a solid grounding in family law
• Exceptional communication and client care skills able to handle sensitive situations with empathy
• Advocacy experience
• Team player with a collaborative, professional approach
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to get involved in business development and relationship building

Why Join?

You'll be joining a team that genuinely values development and progression. You'll have the chance to build your expertise while being supported by highly experienced colleagues.

The role comes with a competitive benefits package including:

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme
• Private health membership and access to digital GP services
• Flexible, hybrid working

If you're a family solicitor looking for your next step in Bristol, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly, forward-thinking team that will support your career growth.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

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.