Solicitor – Family Law – Bristol – NQ–4 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (flexible and agile working considered)
Salary: £50,000 to £75,000, depending on PQE and experience

A highly regarded UK law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor (NQ–4 years PQE) to join its expanding and nationally recognised Family team in Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners within a collaborative, innovative, and award winning department at a pivotal moment of growth.

The Role
You will play a key role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial Family team, working closely with senior lawyers on high value, complex, and often international matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and delegation
• Supporting senior team members on high net worth and ultra high net worth financial cases
• Assisting with complex children matters, including international surrogacy, adoption, and modern family issues
• Engaging directly with clients and delivering exceptional client service
• Monitoring budgets, fees, and financial management of matters
• Contributing to business development initiatives and helping to grow the team’s profile
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices as part of a unified national team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated and ambitious solicitor with:

• NQ–4 years PQE in family law gained at a reputable regional, national, or City firm
• Strong technical grounding in some or all of the following:
• Divorce
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Nuptial and cohabitation agreements
• Child arrangements (including court work)
• International family matters
• Modern families (surrogacy, adoption, fertility law)
• ADR experience (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in client-facing work
• A commercial mindset and the ability to think strategically
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Willingness to travel occasionally to London for hearings, conferences, and client meetings
• A proactive, collaborative, and forward thinking approach

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday awards
• Private Healthcare (post probation)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus
• Life Assurance and Permanent Health Insurance
• Electric car scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Clear career progression through a structured development framework

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, or if you would like a confidential discussion 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.