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Senior Solicitor - Family Law (All-Rounder) - Cheltenham
Job summary
A dynamic law firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Solicitor specializing in Family Law, with 6-10 years of post-qualification experience. This role involves handling various family law matters, leading a new office, and driving business development. Ideal candidates will have strong technical, advocacy, and business development skills. A competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement through an Emerging Leaders Programme are included. This position offers a chance to shape a new office culture and grow a successful practice.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 6-10 years PQE in family law, with broad all-rounder experience.
- Proven ability to manage matters independently and supervise others.
- Motivation, organization, and a proactive approach to building a practice.
Responsibilities
- Handle a full range of family law matters (excluding legal aid).
- Lead the development of a new office and build a client base.
- Drive business development initiatives and shape the practice.
- Manage and supervise junior colleagues.
- Deliver high-quality client service and maintain professional standards.
Skills
Location: Cheltenham
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)
A dynamic and expanding law firm is opening new offices in Cheltenham in 2026 and is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor with 6-10 years' post-qualification experience to lead and build the practice. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark, establish a new office, and grow a team from the ground up.
- Handling a full range of family law matters (excluding legal aid).
- Leading the development of a new office and building a client base.
- Driving business development initiatives and shaping the practice.
- Managing and supervising junior colleagues.
- Delivering high-quality client service and maintaining professional standards.
- Contributing to the growth of the firm through leadership and innovation.
- Opportunity to bring your own paralegal to support you in building the practice.
- 6-10 years PQE in family law, with broad all-rounder experience.
- Strong technical and advocacy skills.
- Proven ability to manage matters independently and supervise others.
- Excellent business development skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Motivation, organisation, and a proactive approach to building a practice.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Competitive salary and fantastic bonus scheme linked to time recording.
- Emerging Leaders Programme for career development.
- Hybrid working (currently available after probation, under review).
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a new office.
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
*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.*
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.