Family Lawyer Solicitor or Legal Exec 3 PQE +

Overview

Family Lawyer - North London, Top Tier Legal 500 Firm Hybrid Working Progression-Focused

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm (Top Tier Legal 500) that is expanding its family law team in North London. This opportunity is suitable for a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 3+ years' PQE to join a firm that blends national resources with a local, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

The firm handles a broad mix of family and childcare matters. The ideal candidate will be confident working across care proceedings, PLO matters, private law children work, and domestic abuse cases. Experience with divorce, financial remedy, and matters involving cohabiting or unmarried couples is advantageous. Whether you already manage a broad caseload or are looking to broaden your skill set, the firm provides the infrastructure and support to develop further.

Qualifications and profile

Required: qualified solicitor or legal executive with 3+ years' PQE in family law; experience across care proceedings, PLO, and private law children work. Strong advocacy skills and a willingness to build a following are desirable. Knowledge of legal aid and private client billing is beneficial.

Why the firm

The firm is technically strong, personally driven, and entrepreneurial. You are encouraged to work independently while benefiting from a wider support structure and experienced mentors. The team supports hybrid working, collaboration, ongoing training, and panel accreditation where relevant.

Working environment

Modern, forward-thinking practice operating on a fully paperless system with standard hybrid working. You will receive equipment to support flexible work (e.g., laptop and phone). Success is measured by results, not seat time.

Rewards and benefits

Competitive base salary with a transparent bonus structure tied to firm and individual performance. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service), contributory pension, private healthcare via Benenden, and additional perks such as Cycle to Work and firm-wide events.

Next steps

If you're a confident family lawyer seeking more autonomy, support, and space to develop your own practice, this is the right platform. For a confidential conversation about the role, get in touch. No CV is needed for an initial discussion, and all enquiries will be treated discreetly.