Family Law Solicitor

Posted 2 hours 13 minutes ago by Oculus Legal Group

£50,000 - £65,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Somerset, United Kingdom
Job Description

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