Senior Family Lawyer

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Senior Family Lawyer to join its established team, handling a broad range of privately funded matters with autonomy and a client-focused approach.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary from £58,000 plus depending on experience and a hybrid working pattern, with clear progression opportunities and a culture that emphasises wellbeing and professional fulfilment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years' PQE in family law.
• Strong technical ability and client-focused approach.
• Resolution membership or mediation training welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of privately funded family matters.
• Work in a collaborative environment with autonomy and high standards of client care.
• Opportunities for progression with a focus on wellbeing and professional fulfilment.

Job description

Job title: Senior Family Lawyer

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £58,000+ DOE

PQE Level: 5+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join its established and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity to handle a broad range of privately funded family matters within a collaborative environment that values autonomy, quality client care and long-term career development. The team enjoys a strong flow of high-quality work and offers lawyers the chance to play a key role in its continued growth and success.

The ideal candidate will have circa 5+ years' PQE in family law, strong technical ability and a practical, client-focused approach. Additional qualifications such as Resolution membership, collaborative law training or mediation experience would be welcomed but are not essential.

In return, you'll benefit from genuine progression opportunities, hybrid working, a competitive salary and a culture focused on wellbeing, development and professional fulfilment.

*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.*