Senior Family Lawyer: High-Value Finances & Private Child Matters

Chadwick Nott; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott invites an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a respected Legal 500‑ranked regional firm in North Devon. The role centers on matrimonial finance matters and a varied private family caseload.

You will manage a busy practice, advise on financial remedy proceedings, and support junior staff while contributing to business development and growth of the Family department. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in Family Law.
• Strong experience handling private family matters, particularly financial remedy work.
• Experience advising on children matters would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.
• Keen to be involved in business development and the future growth of the department.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes and private children matters.
• Advising clients on financial remedy proceedings, including complex, high-value and multi-asset cases.
• Handling pre and post-nuptial agreements and broader relationship breakdown matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional client care.
• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and profile of the Family department.
• Keeping up to date with developments in Family Law and contributing to the team’s ongoing success.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Chadwick Nott invites an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a respected Legal 500‑ranked regional firm in North Devon. The role centers on matrimonial finance matters and a varied private family caseload.

You will manage a busy practice, advise on financial remedy proceedings, and support junior staff while contributing to business development and growth of the Family department. Hybrid working options are available.