Solicitor/Associate – Family Law – Bristol – 1–5 Years PQE 

Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 

A leading UK Top 50 law firm is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Solicitor or Associate with 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join its award-winning Family team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside nationally recognised practitioners in a collaborative and inclusive environment, supporting a growing team with a strong domestic and international client base. 

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and stimulating caseload, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy cases, including court proceedings
• Nuptial and cohabitation agreements
• Child arrangements and related proceedings
• International family law matters
• Modern family issues including surrogacy, adoption, and fertility law
• Supporting senior team members on complex and high-value cases
• Delegating to trainees and paralegals
• Delivering outstanding client service and managing expectations
• Monitoring budgets and fees
• Contributing to business development and team growth 

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 1–5 years PQE in family law (other levels of experience will be considered on merit)
• Strong technical understanding of family law and procedure
• Ability to deliver accurate, practical, and tailored advice
• Commercial and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Interest in business development and team collaboration
• Willingness to travel occasionally to London for hearings and meetings
• Language skills (particularly French) are helpful but not essential
• Experience in alternative dispute resolution (desirable)

 Benefits

The firm offers:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (after probation)
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice options (Pensions, Profit Share)
• Life Assurance – 4x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR Day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy 

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 

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