Family Solicitor – Divorce and Finance

J&T Business Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a skilled Family Solicitor specializing in divorce and finance. The successful candidate will manage complex caseloads involving financial remedies, private law children issues, and more. With a supportive team, you'll have the opportunity for professional development while delivering exceptional client care and strategic case planning. This role requires a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with over 4 years of relevant experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 4 years PQE in family law.
• Strong background in divorce and financial remedy cases with experience in private law children matters.
• Member of Resolution (essential); additional specialist accreditation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of family law matters including divorce financial settlements and private children cases.
• Provide clear empathetic and professional legal advice to clients.
• Conduct cases efficiently from instruction to resolution ensuring compliance with quality and procedural standards.
• Contribute to strategic case planning and client care excellence.
• Supervise or mentor junior team members where required.

Skills

Family law expertise

Divorce and financial remedies

Case strategy and management

Private law children cases

Client care

Empathy and compassion

Negotiation and mediation

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree (preferably in law)

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1 and SQE2)

Qualifying work experience (QWE)

Job description

Job Title : Family Solicitor Divorce and Finance

Location : London

Employment Type : Full-time Permanent

Salary : DOE

Overview

An established top-tier legal practice is seeking a talented Family Solicitor to join its highly regarded Family Law department. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of complex matters involving divorce financial remedies private law children issues and TOLATA claims. The role offers opportunities to develop within a supportive and expert-led team handling high-profile and sensitive cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of family law matters including divorce financial settlements and private children cases.
• Provide clear empathetic and professional legal advice to clients.
• Conduct cases efficiently from instruction to resolution ensuring compliance with quality and procedural standards.
• Contribute to strategic case planning and client care excellence.
• Supervise or mentor junior team members where required.
• Support business development and the departments professional profile.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 4 years PQE in family law.
• Strong background in divorce and financial remedy cases with experience in private law children matters.
• Member of Resolution (essential); additional specialist accreditation is an advantage.
• Excellent client care skills and sound judgement in complex or sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.
• Collaborative approach with a proactive solution-oriented mindset.

Equal Opportunities

This employer is an equal opportunities organisation that values diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Applications are particularly encouraged from underrepresented groups including candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds those with disabilities or individuals from less privileged backgrounds.

Required Skills

Key skills for a Family Solicitor specializing in divorce and finance include : Family law expertise Divorce and financial remedies Case strategy and management Private law children cases Superb client care Empathy and compassion Negotiation and mediation Written and verbal communication Attention to detail Problem-solving Discretion and professionalism Supervising / mentoring juniors Resolution membership Collaborative approach Business development awareness

Required Education

Key qualifications for a Family Solicitor in England and Wales include : An undergraduate degree in any subject (a law degree is preferred but not mandatory)Passing the two stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1 and SQE2)Completion of two years qualifying work experience (QWE) which can be gained through various legal placements including paralegal roles law clinics or apprenticeshipsMeeting the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) character and suitability requirements

Key Skills

• Legal Drafting
• Litigation
• Algebra
• Legal Counsel
• Mediation Experience
• Tribal Law
• Legal Research
• Telemarketing
• Training & Development
• Geometry
• Child Protective Services
• negotiation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1