Family Law Solicitor, Somerset

Senior Family Lawyer / Associate | Wiltshire (Hybrid working)

Award-Winning Wiltshire Firm | Salary Up to 65k

Are you an experienced Family Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge within a modern, supportive, and highly regarded law firm?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing family law team within a successful regional practice known for its excellent reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional client care.

You’ll be joining a close-knit and experienced family department with strong administrative support and a varied pipeline of quality private family work. This role would suit a confident and commercially minded solicitor or legal executive looking to take the next step in their career within a firm that genuinely values its people and promotes long-term progression.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion
• Handling divorce and dissolution proceedings, financial remedy matters, and private children cases
• Advising on pre and post nuptial agreements, separation agreements, and cohabitation matters
• Managing non-molestation and occupation order proceedings
• Providing strategic, practical, and client-focused legal advice throughout the process
• Drafting pleadings, agreements, and complex court documentation
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate and negotiating settlements using NCDR methods
• Maintaining excellent standards of compliance, client care, and file management
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required
• Playing a key role in the continued growth and development of the department

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE
• Extensive experience across all areas of private family law
• Confident managing complex and sensitive matters independently
• Strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Compassionate, solutions-focused, and client-centric approach
• Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Resolution membership, mediation, or collaborative law experience beneficial but not essential

Why this role?

• Join a well-established and award-winning regional firm with an excellent reputation
• Be part of a supportive, friendly, and ambitious working culture
• Excellent quality private family work with strong local reputation
• Opportunity to take on a senior position within a growing department
• Work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities within the firm
• A firm that truly values work-life balance and employee wellbeing

Benefits:

• Salary up to £65k
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days Holiday allowance + bank holidays
• 4x DIS cover
• Pension scheme

Next Steps…

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch with Bradley Remnant on 011745 62134 or via Email on .