Senior Family Solicitor 2–5 PQE — Caseload & Growth

VG Charles & Co; London Borough of Southwark; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VG Charles & Co is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE to join its growing team in London. The role involves managing your own caseload, delivering excellent client care and supporting business development to help grow the practice.

The ideal candidate will handle a diverse range of private family matters, including divorce, financial disputes, and children matters, with a proactive approach to building client relationships and contributing to the team’s future growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in private family law, including complex or high-net-worth matters.
• Experience managing their own caseload independently.
• Commitment to constructive family law approaches and non-court dispute resolution.
• Membership of Resolution; mediation or collaborative training would be advantageous.
• Excellent client care, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to support junior colleagues and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive approach to business development and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle an established caseload in private family law.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the team.
• Develop expertise and build a personal practice within the family team.
• Work across a broad range of private family matters, including divorce and financial disputes.
• Support junior colleagues and manage competing priorities.

Skills

PQE 2–5 years in family law

Caseload management

Client focus

Business development

Team mentoring/support junior staff

Communication and organisational

Job description

VG Charles & Co is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE to join its growing team in London. The role involves managing your own caseload, delivering excellent client care and supporting business development to help grow the practice.

The ideal candidate will handle a diverse range of private family matters, including divorce, financial disputes, and children matters, with a proactive approach to building client relationships and contributing to the team’s future growth.