Solicitor/Associate – Family – Bristol – NQ to 7 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor or Associate from NQ to 7 years’ post-qualification experience to join its award-winning Family Law team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team handling complex and high-value family matters, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, development, and client care.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters, including:

• Financial disputes arising from divorce or separation
• Children matters including residence and contact
• Cases involving business assets, farming interests, trusts, and pensions
• International family law issues
• Advocacy in family court and public speaking engagements
• Supporting a collegiate and high-performing team culture
• Contributing to business development and relationship-building with referrers

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• NQ to 7 years PQE in family law
• Strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
• Confidence in advising clients both face-to-face and remotely
• Experience in advocacy or public speaking
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex matters with empathy
• Ambition and enthusiasm for building a market-leading family law practice
• A collaborative and professional approach to working with colleagues

Benefits
The firm offers:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Generous and flexible pension schemes
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Health support via Westfield Health and Aviva Digital GP services
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
• Hybrid working options through a Flexible by Choice programme
• Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2024)
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.