£30000 - £40000 per annum
About the Role
The Family Solicitor position based in Newport is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 per annum. This role focuses on managing a varied caseload encompassing divorce, complex financial remedy cases, and private children law matters. The successful candidate will advise clients on prenuptial and cohabitation agreements while undertaking advocacy where appropriate. Key responsibilities include ensuring meticulous file management and regulatory compliance, alongside supporting business development initiatives and networking activities. This position requires a qualified solicitor with proven experience in family law, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to handle sensitive cases with professionalism.
Family Solicitor – Senior Level
Salary: DOE
Location: Pontypool (with the option to work from Cardiff or Newport)
We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well‑established and respected Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior family specialist to handle high‑quality divorce, financial remedy and private children work while contributing to the development and growth of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload including divorce, complex financial remedy matters and private children cases
- Advising on pre‑nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and related family law issues
- Undertaking advocacy where appropriate
- Ensuring excellent file management and regulatory compliance
- Supporting business development and networking activities
- Assisting with the training and supervision of junior team members
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high‑quality client service
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx litigator with 6 years PQE (or equivalent experience)
- Strong technical knowledge and experience managing your own family caseload
- Confident undertaking advocacy
- Experience supervising or supporting junior staff
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business development
- Positive, personable and proactive approach to family law
Desirable
Member of Resolution
Resolution accreditation
What We Offer
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development
Hybrid and flexible working options
Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
If interested, please click APPLY.
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