Solicitor - Family Associate / Sr Associate - Bristol - 3+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Cashplan

Networking and social events

Career progression pathways

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Bristol is seeking a Family Associate/Senior Associate to manage a varied caseload of family law matters. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years PQE, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £80,000, along with hybrid working arrangements and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in family law.
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Enthusiasm for building trusted client relationships and delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters including divorce and separation.
• Advise and assist unmarried couples.
• Deliver expert advice to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Business acumen

Team collaboration

Client relationship building

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification (minimum 2:1)

Job description

Solicitor - Family Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 to £80,000

A respected regional firm is seeking a Family Associate or Senior Associate to join its ambitious and growing Family team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, within a supportive and inclusive environment recognised by Chambers and Legal 500.

The Role

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

• Finances on divorce and separation
• Children matters (including complex cases)
• Advising and assisting unmarried couples
• Providing expert advice to clients in line with your technical specialism
• Delivering a first-class service through effective file management
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices to support client needs

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Minimum 3 years PQE in family law
• Law degree or equivalent qualification (minimum 2:1 or equivalent competency)
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen
• Ability to develop business in your own area of specialism and support other practice areas
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with ambition expressed through team achievement
• Enthusiasm for building trusted client relationships and delivering excellent service

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary (£55,000-£80,000 DOE)
• Hybrid working arrangements (balance between office and home working)
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Cashplan and more
• Relaxed and trusting environment with networking and social events
• Clear career progression pathways

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*