Family Law Solicitor

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 • DIS Cover • Pension scheme Next Steps… • For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please apply below