Solicitor – Family Associate / Senior Associate – Bath – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bath
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £60,000 to £80,000

A respected regional firm is seeking a Family Associate or Senior Associate to join its ambitious and growing Family team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, within a supportive and inclusive environment recognised by Chambers and Legal 500.

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

• Finances on divorce and separation
• Children matters (including complex cases)
• Advising and assisting unmarried couples
• Providing expert advice to clients in line with your technical specialism
• Delivering a first-class service through effective file management
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices to support client needs

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

• Minimum 3 years PQE in family law
• Law degree or equivalent qualification (minimum 2:1 or equivalent competency)
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen
• Ability to develop business in your own area of specialism and support other practice areas
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with ambition expressed through team achievement
• Enthusiasm for building trusted client relationships and delivering excellent service

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary (£55,000–£80,000 DOE)
• Hybrid working arrangements (balance between office and home working)
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Cashplan and more
• Relaxed and trusting environment with networking and social events
• Clear career progression pathways

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.