Solicitor - Family Associate - Bristol - 1-5 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol seeks a Solicitor – Family Associate with 1-5 years PQE to manage a diverse caseload in family law. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach while advising high net worth clients on complex legal matters. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE in family law.
• Experience with high net worth clients and complex family law issues is desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of family law matters.
• Advise high net worth clients on complex issues.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive and professional approach

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Solicitor – Family Associate – Bristol – 1‑5 Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters, including:

• Nuptial agreements and wealth protection
• Contested financial remedy proceedings
• Cohabitation cases
• Complex children law matters
• Domestic abuse injunctions
• Advising high net worth and international clients on complex family law issues
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Collaborating with partners and senior team members on high-profile cases

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 1‑5 years PQE in family law
• Experience with high net worth/ultra‑high net worth clients, complex financial remedy proceedings, and complex children cases (desired)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients
• A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach to work
• Excellent organisational skills, with proven ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills under pressure and ability to act as a positive role model