Full time

Family Solicitor

eNL

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1QZ

£60000 - £80000 per annum

Posted: 17 June 2026 (5 days ago)

Closing date: 17 July 2026

Ref: 60197620

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About the Role

This role is for a Family Solicitor with at least five years’ post-qualification experience, based in Cambridge. The salary ranges from £60,000 to £80,000 depending on experience, offered on a full-time, permanent contract. You will join a respected specialist firm with ambitious expansion plans, taking on a leadership position within their team. Key responsibilities include managing a varied caseload of private family matters, supervising junior staff, and contributing to office growth. The firm values autonomy and professional development, offering a supportive culture. Strong technical knowledge of divorce, finances, and children law is essential, alongside excellent client care skills.

Family Solicitor, 5 PQE, Cambridge, Up to circa £80k (DOE). A highly regarded specialist firm, known for its expertise and ambitious growth plans, is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced family law professional eager to embrace a new challenge, step into a leadership role, and thrive in a supportive, dynamic, and forward-thinking environment. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on 0121 454 1004 or email cassie.huxtable@enllegal.co.uk with your CV.
JOB TITLE: Family Solicitor
PQE: 5 PQE
LOCATION: Cambridge
SALARY: Up to circa £80k (DOE)
THE ROLE:
A highly regarded, regional law firm is looking to recruit a Senior Family Solicitor to lead their new Essex office opening. With plenty of autonomy, real support and a clear, fast-tracked route to partnership. You will lead your own caseload of privately funded family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation disputes, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and private children law cases. In this senior role, you will deal with your own files and play a key role in further developing the family offerings in Cambridge.
THE CANDIDATE:
We are seeking applications from Solicitors or Legal Executives with at least 5 years PQE and proven strong technical expertise in family law matters. You will be handling a mix of private family work including financial remedy; children matters and complex and high-value disputes. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the confidence to manage files independently. We are looking for a positive, collaborative professional with the drive to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth and development of the practice.
THE FIRM:
The firm is highly respected for its exceptional client care, high-quality privately funded family work, and a collaborative team culture. It offers a friendly, modern working environment where individual contributions are valued, and career progression is supported. The firm also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, BUPA private healthcare, a pension scheme, and structured development and leadership programmes to support professional growth and long-term success.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email cassie.huxtable@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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