Senior Family Solicitor 4 to 6 PQE

GerrardWhite; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist family law firm in the heart of London is seeking a qualified family law solicitor with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience. This role offers a unique chance to advance your career in a supportive environment, handling high-value family law cases, including divorce and financial settlements. You will be part of a dynamic team, providing tailored legal solutions to clients while contributing to business development efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional looking to make a significant impact in a progressive firm.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression Opportunities

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 4-6 years PQE in family law with a focus on HNW clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of HNW family law matters.
• Advise clients on complex legal issues with tailored solutions.

Skills

Family Law Expertise

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge of Family Law

Caseload Management

Commercial Awareness

IT Proficiency

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Role overview

Our client, a specialist family law firm, is seeking a qualified family law solicitor with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience to join their dynamic team in the City of London. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and dedicated family law professional to advance their career in a supportive and progressive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Handling a varied & busy caseload of HNW family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, and prenuptial agreements.
• Advising clients on complex legal issues with a focus on tailored, client-centric solutions.
• Providing supervision and guidance to junior team members where appropriate.
• Engaging in business development activities, including networking, building relationships with clients and referrers, and contributing to the firm’s growth.
• Demonstrating excellent organisation and document management skills to ensure efficiency and accuracy in case handling.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of family law developments and applying this expertise to client matters.

Key skills and experience

• A qualified solicitor with 4-6 years PQE in family law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working with High Net Worth, Ultra High Net Worth, and international clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of family law, including financial settlements and child arrangements.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied caseload independently.
• Commercial awareness and experience contributing to business development initiatives.
• Strong IT proficiency.
• A proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach to meeting client needs.

What they offer

They offer a competitive salary depending on experience, opportunities for career progression, and an excellent benefits package.

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