Head of Family Law Solicitor (5+ PQE) - Wiltshire

Chadwick Nott; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Wiltshire seeks a Head of Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 5 years PQE. The ideal candidate will manage complex family law cases, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with leadership. Offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and additional benefits including pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Free parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in family law.
• Experience in mentoring colleagues.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload covering divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters.
• Mentor colleagues and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Play a key role in training and business growth.

Skills

Private family law expertise

Leadership skills

Clear communication

Advocacy experience

Ability to handle complex cases

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Head of Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) - Wiltshire

Our well established law firm client, with multiple offices throughout Wiltshire are seeking a confident, experienced family law professional to head up their Family department. If you've got 5+ years PQE and a passion for private family law, this is your chance to shape a growing team and drive the department forward.

The Role

You'll manage a caseload covering divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters, while mentoring colleagues and collaborating with senior leadership. Expect to play a key role in training, development, and business growth.

What You'll Bring

You're a qualified solicitor or legal executive with deep expertise in privately funded family law. You thrive under pressure, handle complex cases with care, and have advocacy experience. You're a natural leader with a clear and confident communication style.

The Package

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Hybrid working considered
• Benefits include pension, free parking, employee discounts and more.

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.*