Family Solicitor - Newbury

Henderson Scott Limited; Newbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their Legal 500-recognised team. In this role, you will advise clients on various family matters, manage your own caseload, and collaborate with experienced colleagues. The firm offers a competitive salary, a market-leading bonus scheme, and excellent benefits including private healthcare and career progression support. This is a great opportunity for a qualified solicitor with a passion for family law.

Benefits

BUPA private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Market-leading bonus scheme

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Experience in family law required.
• Commitment to professional development essential.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on divorce, separation, financial settlements, and private children matters.
• Manage own caseload with senior support.
• Draft legal documents and attend court hearings or mediation.
• Engage with clients throughout their case.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-focused approach

Detail-oriented

Organised way of working

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

Family Solicitor
Join a leading Legal 500-recognised family law team where your expertise will be respected, your growth prioritised, and your work truly matters. You\'ll be part of a supportive and highly specialised practice, focused exclusively on delivering excellence in family law. You\'ll advise clients with care and professionalism across a full range of family matters. You\'ll work closely with experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, career development, and high-quality client service. Our team uses market-leading systems to ensure you can focus on what matters most - your clients and your career.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Advising on divorce, separation, financial settlements, and private children matters
• Managing your own caseload with support from senior specialists where needed
• Drafting legal documents and attending court hearings or mediation
• Engaging with clients professionally and empathetically throughout their case

We\'re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE ideally) with family law experience
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• A commitment to professional development and team collaboration
• Experience managing a varied family law caseload independently
• A detail-oriented, organised way of working

What\'s In It For You

• Job title: Family Solicitor
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Highly competitive salary packages at all levels
• Market-leading bonus scheme (up to 24% of salary, 32% for Heads of Office)
• BUPA private healthcare and enhanced pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Regular staff socials and free parking
• Career progression support, including training and networking
• Wellbeing initiatives and local charity support opportunities

Apply now for this Family Solicitor role
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