Famiy Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Greater London is looking for an experienced Family Lawyer or Legal Executive with over 3 years of PQE. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload, including domestic abuse and divorce cases, and should possess strong networking and advocacy skills. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, ongoing training, and competitive salary with bonuses, along with extensive support and development opportunities in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing bonuses

25 days annual leave

Health Care

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years PQE.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Confidence to undertake own advocacy.
• Ability to generate work and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload in family law matters.
• Handle cases involving domestic abuse and divorce.
• Collaborate with a multiskilled legal team.

Skills

Legal aid work

Business development

Networking

Advocacy

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

Family Lawyer Solicitor or Legal Executive – 3+ Years’ PQE – Greater London (Hybrid Working) – Contact [e-mail] and quote Job Ref: 2297

We are acting on behalf of a highly regarded, multi-office law firm seeking an experienced and well‑rounded Family Lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive) with 3+ years PQE to join their expanding team in Hammersmith. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a firm recognised for excellence across a variety of legal areas.

The Role

Our client is looking for a lawyer to manage a varied and interesting caseload across both private and publicly funded family law matters. You will work with a strong and collaborative team, handling cases across:

• Care Proceedings and PLO matters
• Private Law Children
• Domestic Abuse matters, including Non‑Molestation and Occupation Orders
• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• General family matters, including unmarried couples and cohabitation disputes

About You

• Have 3+ years PQE
• Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team
• Be confident and willing to undertake your own advocacy
• Have an existing following or the ability to generate work
• Be willing to work towards panel accreditation
• Enjoy networking and contributing to business development

You will be be:

• Someone who can hit the ground running
• A solid understanding of legal aid work
• The ability to undertake and develop private‑paying work alongside publicly funded matters

The firm offers ongoing training and development as part of a strong, growing, multi‑office team. They operate entirely paperless with significant investment in modern IT systems to support efficient and flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements allow for a balance of office and remote work, based on trust, autonomy, and meeting targets. This firm offers a competitive salary with profit‑sharing bonuses, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas and New Year (increasing with service), and a pension scheme with employer contribution. The firm also provides hybrid working, firm‑provided laptop and mobile, Health Care, and a Cycle to Work scheme. Lawyers benefit from extensive support, including dedicated administrative, dictation, billing and inbound telephony teams, alongside ongoing training, mentoring, and regular appraisals within a friendly, multi‑office practice.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. We will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. If it's a fit, Gemma will talk you through all the details of the role, the company, team culture, career opportunities and package. If you feel it ticks the right boxes, only then we will share your CV with our client. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide.

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