Family Solicitor | Top Tier Legal 500 | Market Leading Benefits

QED Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Essex & East London is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its Tier 1 Family team. This role involves managing your own caseload, requiring strong technical knowledge in family law and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, along with a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible Hybrid working

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Quarterly performance-based bonus

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE in family law.
• Proven experience running and managing cases.
• Strong technical knowledge across family law matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with supervision.
• Contribute to the team’s success.
• Engage directly with clients.

Skills

Technical knowledge in family law

Client relationship development

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Family Solicitor / Lawyer – 4+ PQE | Leading Regional Firm | Essex & East London

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its Tier 1 ranked Family team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a respected and ambitious practice, working alongside recognised leaders in the field.

The Firm

This firm has built its reputation on excellence, expertise, and long-term client relationships. With offices across Essex and a London presence, the practice offers high-quality legal services to both private and business clients, nationally and internationally. The firm has an ambitious 10-year growth plan and is committed to developing its people to achieve their full potential.

The Department

The Family team is widely recognised as one of the strongest in the region, holding Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings as well as recognition in Chambers & Partners. The team advises a broad range of clients, often in complex, high-value, and cross-jurisdictional matters.

The Role

As a Family Lawyer, you will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and contribute to the team’s continued success. This is a client-facing role requiring technical ability, commercial awareness, and a strong focus on client care.

About You

• Minimum of 4 years PQE in family law
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of family matters
• Proven experience running and managing your own cases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop lasting client relationships and generate new business
• Commercially astute with a proactive, solution-focused mindset

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Free parking
• Quarterly performance-based bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + birthday (increasing with service)
• Private health insurance (with option to add dependants)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service (2–4 x salary)
• Discounted legal and financial services
• Financial and time support for further qualifications

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Lawyer who wants to progress their career in a supportive yet high-performing environment, with genuine scope for advancement.