Senior Family Lawyer - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Family Lawyer to join their established Family team. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload, primarily focused on divorce and financial remedy cases, while supervising junior staff. This role offers opportunities for business development and career progression within a supportive and inclusive environment. Hybrid working arrangements are also available, providing flexibility for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Associate Family Solicitor with strong knowledge of divorce and financial remedy law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of private family matters.
• Advise on settlements and financial disputes.
• Supervise junior colleagues and support practice growth.

Skills

Divorce law

Financial remedy expertise

Excellent communication skills

Team supervision

IT literacy

Commercial awareness

Job description

Senior Family Lawyer - Bristol

An excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident Senior Associate Family Solicitor to join a highly regarded and long established Family team in Bristol. You can expect to handle a stimulating and varied caseload of private family matters, with a strong emphasis on divorce and complex financial remedy work. You'll also advise on settlements, financial disputes, and undertake advocacy, while playing an active role in supervising junior colleagues and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

This is a fantastic chance to become a key member of a well established team acting for a diverse range of clients on high quality, often challenging family work. The role offers real scope to make an impact, contribute to business development and help shape the future direction of the department.

The successful candidate will be technically strong, commercially aware and able to manage matters independently with confidence. You'll bring significant experience in divorce and financial remedies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to guide clients sensitively and constructively through what are often highly emotional situations. Experience supervising others is also important.

You should be IT literate, well organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, strong benefits, clear progression prospects and the support of a friendly, respected and growing team. Hybrid working is also available.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

t 0117 917 1929
m 07435 943574
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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.