Family Solicitor – Bournemouth – 5–8 Years PQE
Location: Bournemouth
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or substantial part time considered
Salary: £55,000 to £72,000

A highly respected Family team with an exceptional reputation across the South is seeking a Family Solicitor (5–8 PQE) to join its Bournemouth office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high quality, complex family matters within a supportive, well established team offering genuine long term career progression, autonomy and independence.

The Role
You will work both independently and as part of a wider team, handling a broad range of high value and complex family matters. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing your own varied caseload
• Supporting Partners on high net worth matrimonial finance and complex private children matters
• Coaching and supervising junior team members
• Managing your own time, priorities and workflow effectively
• Keeping up to date with developments in family law
• Communicating clearly with clients, colleagues and other professionals
• Meeting time recording and financial targets
• Actively participating in marketing and business development initiatives
• Upholding the highest professional standards

Candidate Requirements
You will be a qualified solicitor with 5–8 years’ PQE and strong specialist experience in family law, including:

• Divorce and separation
• High value or complex financial remedy matters (trusts, business assets, foreign assets, pensions)
• Cohabitation matters
• Pre  and post nuptial agreements
• Private law children matters

You will also bring:

• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Exceptional client care skills
• The ability to explain complex issues clearly and simply
• Confidence using digital tools and legal technology
• Creativity and strategic thinking
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A collaborative, team focused approach
• Commercial awareness and experience in business development

Benefits
The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Two discretionary performance based remuneration schemes
• Flexible working options
• High quality working environment
• Excellent technology, support and professional development
• A strong focus on wellbeing, health and happiness

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can make adjustments to support individual needs.