Senior Family Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Nechells; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly experienced Family Solicitor to join their private family team on a senior level. The role focuses on privately funded family matters, including high-value financial remedy work, with an expectation to run complex caseloads independently while contributing to business development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate at least 8 years' PQE in Family Law, a strong background in private family work, and the ability to build client

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' PQE in Family Law
• Strong background in private family work
• Extensive experience in divorce and financial remedy matters
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value cases
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Responsibilities

• Lead privately funded family caseload including divorce, financial remedy, and high-net-worth settlements
• Advocate and negotiate on client matters to secure favorable outcomes
• Develop and manage client relationships and new business opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to business development strategy
• Mentor junior lawyers and support staff in the team
• Maintain a high standard of professional ethics and client care
• Ensure timely progression of cases and adherence to court requirements
• Contribute to the firm's private family practice growth and reputation

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

Oculus are working with a well-established, national law firm seeking a highly experienced Family Solicitor to join their private family team.

This is a senior opportunity for an individual with strong expertise in privately funded family law matters, particularly high-value financial remedy work.

This role would suit a confident, self-sufficient solicitor who is comfortable running a complex caseload independently while also playing an active role in business development and client relationship building.

Key areas of work include:

• Divorce and dissolution
• Financial remedy proceedings
• High-net-worth financial settlements
• Property and asset division
• Pension sharing arrangements
• Cohabitation disputes
• Separation agreements
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years' PQE in Family Law
• Strong background in private family work
• Extensive experience in divorce and financial remedy matters
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value cases
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable:

• Membership of Resolution
• Family Law accreditation or equivalent recognition
• Established network of professional referrers
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing team.