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Due to continued growth within the Family Law team, we’re looking for solicitors to join a well‑established legal services provider across a variety of experience levels, from newly qualified through to Senior Solicitor. The organisation is known for doing things differently, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional client experience. The Family Law department holds an impressive 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating, reflecting its commitment to high‑quality service. In this role, you’ll manage a varied caseload of new and existing family matters from start to finish, always maintaining a client‑centred approach to targets and outcomes. You’ll use your expertise to achieve the best results for your clients while collaborating effectively with your team. There’s no need to bring a following; all clients will be sourced for you. As a growing business, there’s a strong commitment to ongoing development and opportunities to contribute to shaping the future of the department. What you’ll do • Take ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, using strong negotiation skills to achieve the best outcomes for your clients (administrative and secretarial support provided), • Use the case management system to ensure accurate and consistent record‑keeping, • Meet individual and team chargeable time and profit‑cost targets, • Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence, • For Senior Solicitor appointments, there will also be line management responsibilities for Associate Solicitors This role would suit people who have • Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX lawyer, with experience handling privately funded family law matters, • A track record of working towards and achieving chargeable time/billing targets, • Strong IT skills, including experience with case management systems, • Excellent relationship‑building skills and a collaborative approach, • High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities, • Resilience and the ability to embrace change in a growing environment What’s on offer Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose‑driven organisation. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package including: • Coaching, training, and ongoing professional development, • Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions, • Annual incentive scheme, • 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 32 with service), • A range of employee discounts, • Free support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing

Family Lawyer – Associate, Bristol.

Our Family Law team sits within the wider Private Client Division and brings together an exceptional group of Partners, Solicitors, Mediators, Arbitrators, and trained One Couple One Lawyer practitioners, offering a breadth of expertise.You will work primarily with the newly formed Bristol team but

Associate / Senior Associate - Family Law Location: Bath or Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) A highly regarded Legal 500-ranked, full-service law firm is seeking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Family team, based in Bath or Bristol. The firm is well known for handling high-quality, complex work and for its client-centric approach. It has a strong regional and national reputation across several practice areas and prides itself on an inclusive, supportive culture with genuine flexibility, including hybrid working. The Role This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and well-established Family team that is recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The team has a strong presence across the South West and beyond and is actively involved in Resolution at both regional and national level. The role is open to candidates at Associate or Senior Associate level, and the scope of responsibility will reflect experience. Your work will include managing a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including: Financial remedy work on divorce Children matters Matters involving unmarried couples Delivering a first-class service to clients through effective file management (with supervision as appropriate) Providing clear, commercially focused advice within your area of technical expertise Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices on wider team and client initiatives While the role is based in Bath or Bristol, there will be opportunities to work with fee-earners across the firm's wider office network. About You The firm is looking for a lawyer who combines strong technical ability with a collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to client service. You will ideally offer: Ideally 3+ years' PQE (applications welcomed from Associate and Senior Associate level candidates) A law degree or equivalent qualification A minimum 2:1 degree (or demonstrable equivalent competence) Strong communication, organisational and IT skills Commercial awareness and sound business development instincts The ability to contribute to business development in your own specialism and more broadly across the firm A team-focused approach, with personal ambition aligned to collective success What's On Offer You will be joining a Legal 500-ranked firm with a supportive and inclusive culture, offering a relaxed yet professional environment and a realistic balance between office working and home working. The firm also offers: A competitive, flexible benefits package tailored to individual and family needs Private medical insurance, life insurance, and health cash plan A strong collegiate culture with regular social and networking eventsIf you are an Associate or Senior Associate Family lawyer looking to join a respected, forward-thinking firm undertaking high-quality work, this represents an excellent next step in your career. Please contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge either on (phone number removed) or email

Opportunity: Construction Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor (4+ Years PQE) Location: Bristol (Hybrid & Flexible Working) Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus Opportunity: Not every construction opportunity offers the chance to join a growing office, work alongside a highly respected partner hire from a leading Bristol practice and help shape the future of a developing team within an established international firm. This opportunity does. An award-winning international law firm is looking to appoint a Construction Associate or Senior Associate to join its expanding Bristol team. The firm has built an excellent reputation across the UK and internationally, earning consistent recognition in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, while maintaining a collaborative, approachable culture where people are supported to develop and succeed. This is an exciting time to join. The Bristol office continues to grow steadily and strategically, with significant investment in the construction offering. You'll work closely with an experienced Construction Partner on a broad range of high-quality matters, gaining exposure to excellent clients while having the opportunity to make a real impact on the future growth of the team. Whether you're feeling ready for more responsibility, looking for a broader mix of work or simply interested in joining a firm where you can build a long-term career, this is a role that offers genuine opportunity. What You Will Be Doing: You'll advise a diverse client base across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, working alongside experienced colleagues on complex, high-value and commercially focused instructions. The role offers excellent variety and the opportunity to develop your expertise across the full spectrum of construction law. Key responsibilities will include: Advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts and related documentation Supporting clients on development, infrastructure and commercial projects Advising on disputes through negotiation, adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation Building and maintaining strong client relationships Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple practice areas and offices Supporting the continued growth and success of the Bristol construction team What We Are Looking For Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer with 4+ years PQE in construction law Experience of contentious and non-contentious construction work or an interest in developing expertise across both areas Strong technical skills and commercial awareness Excellent communication and client relationship skills A collaborative and proactive approach Ambition to develop your career within a growing and highly regarded team What Is in It for You? Private healthcare and wellbeing support Enhanced annual leave + your birthday off Additional leave purchase scheme Enhanced pension contribution Enhanced family-friendly benefits Employee assistance and financial wellbeing support Volunteering opportunities and charity initiatives Regular team events and recognition programmes Lifestyle benefits including cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow a developing Bristol practice Interested in finding out more? I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation to discuss the team, the work and what makes this opportunity different from other construction roles currently on the market. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities

Overview* Star Legal have an opportunity for a dynamic and pro-active Family Law Solicitor to join our Wokingham office, leading a small but busy Litigation Department.

Eine angesehene Kanzlei sucht einen erfahrenen Familienanwalt mit über 3 Jahren PQE, um ihr wachsendes Team in Devon zu verstärken.Sie werden Teil eines unterstützenden und kollegialen Arbeitsumfelds, das Wert auf hohe Standards der Mandantenbetreuung legt.Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit,

New openings have arisen in the Family Team at both associate and a more experienced supervisory level. This department offers a wealth of expertise across all aspects of Family and Matrimonial Law acting on instructions for both legally aided and private fee-paying clients. For example, the family

Realm Recruit is looking for a qualified Solicitor with over 2 years’ PQE in private family law to manage a caseload of divorce, financial remedy, and children's matters.

Renfrewshire Council are looking to recruit enthusiastic and caring early learning support workers for our general supply pool.Appointable candidates will be required to work on a temporary basis covering short or long-term requirements within early learning and childcare establishments across the f

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 39 week sessional post i.We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Support Worker to join our Rosehill Early Learning and Childcare Team.This is an

Based within Adult and Family learning, the post will provide dedicated adult and family learning support as part of the Council’s Connected Communities team – a great opportunity to develop your career as a Community Learning and Development professional. A key part of these roles will be suppo

Colleagues within the teams describe them as their ‘work family’. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Flexible and fami

We’re looking for a solicitor to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team, overseeing the commencement of claims that are transferred from our collections function on a high volume basis This role offers a strong blend of legal oversight, case strategy, and team supervision, with respon

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident family lawyer seeking high-quality privately funded work, genuine career progression and a supportive, flexible working environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious family lawyer looking to join a progressive firm that genuinely va

You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, including:. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer to join a well-established and supportive team, handling a broad range of high-quality contentious matters with a particular emphasis

Private Client Paralegal 2 – 4 years’ experience in private client law, £30,000 plus extensive benefits, West Midlands.You will play an essential role in supporting the private client team by managing a varied caseload, including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estates and other private client matters.Th

This role would suit an ambitious lawyer with 2 to 4 years’ PQE looking to take the next step within a market-leading disputes practice.

Real Estate Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) | Fully Remote | £70 - £85k |.Role: Real Estate Litigation Senior Solicitor – 5+ PQE.Location: Remote working (2d/m in office).A progressive and friendly Legal 500 firm, that offers excellent remote working, is looking for a strong Senior Solicitor (Asso

Industrial Disease Paralegal – Manchester / Birmingham – Hybrid – up to £35,000.A well‑regarded national law firm is seeking an Industrial Disease Paralegal to join its expanding Manchester or Birmingham team.This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist Industrial Disease de

We are working with a leading Southeast London law firm for a Lawyer to join their Commercial Litigation team. The lawyer will also collaborate with colleagues and international firms on cross-border disputes, gaining exposure to high-quality, varied work.

Post Completion Paralegal - Real Estate.A well-regarded national law firm is looking to recruit a Post Completion Paralegal into its growing Real Estate team in London.This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and highly regarded property practice supporting a large volume of residential devel

This role offers the chance to support senior lawyers while also contributing across the wider R&I group.

Epiq Counsel is an innovative legal services talent provider that offers meaningful in-house legal secondment work and flexibility to sophisticated and credentialed lawyers and legal professionals. Our lawyers and legal professionals work on a wide variety of legal matters for Fortune 500 clients.

As a Team Assistant you will be working in one of the firm's fast-paced and highly regarded practice areas supporting PA's and lawyers with all aspects of admin support ranging from filing and scanning including efiling through to diary management.

Please note that this role requires candidates to be based in or able to commute to Central London, as it is a fully office-based position requiring attendance 5 days per week.A fast-growing and highly successful mobile gaming company is expanding its London presence and looking to support its legal

NQ–1 Year PQE Family Solicitor – £35K - Fully Remote (London/Essex Travel Required). Are you a newly qualified Family Solicitor looking to build real expertise in domestic abuse and private children work while making a genuine impact on legal aid clients? This is an excellent opportunity to joi

You’ll be joining a close-knit and experienced family department with strong administrative support and a varied pipeline of quality private family work. Senior Family Lawyer / Associate | Wiltshire (Hybrid working). Are you an experienced Family Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge within a moder

You will work closely with a highly experienced Family Partner as part of a close-knit team, receiving hands-on mentoring and structured training across all key areas of family law. Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision. Supporting senior lawyers on complex,

Douglas Scott are working with a highly regarded, Legal 500‑recognised firm that has built an excellent reputation for the quality of its work and the culture it offers its lawyers. Lawyers are trusted, encouraged to develop, and supported to progress at pace.

Additional holiday days during our Christmas shutdown so that you can enjoy time with your friends and family.

Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria.

Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant.East London | Full-Time | Hybrid/Flexible Considered.A well-established and highly regarded London law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its busy and expanding Property team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong residen

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced criminal Paralegal to join our busy and successful practice to start at the beginning of August 2026.The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, dedicated, take pride in their work and have the ability to conduct themselves in a professional and friendly

A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Paralegal into its Real Estate team in London.This is an excellent opportunity for a residential property paralegal looking to gain exposure to a broad range of high-quality real estate work, including residential conveyancing, lease extensi

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Credit Funds Paralegal to join one of the fastest-growing US law firms in the City.This elite US firm is seeking a driven paralegal to join their highly regarded Funds team, based in their London office.This position offers a unique chance to work alongside s

Legal Assistant - Commercial Conveyancing.Greater London | Fully Office-Based.A well-established law firm is looking to recruit a confident and proactive Legal Assistant into its Commercial Conveyancing team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and client-facing ex

Our lawyers work on a wide variety of matters for FTSE 100 and 250 clients. It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, s

Housing Litigation Solicitor -.Permanent/ working from home at the moment although attendance at the office may be required.My client are a leading law firm in Bromley, on the South London/Kent border.Established in 1889, They have come a long way and today are a modern, progressive firm in a state

Remote | £32,500 salary (pro rata).Part Time (2-3 days) | Permanent.Peppercorn Law is a specialist leasehold and residential property firm, acting primarily for leaseholders and advising on lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, right to manage claims, and rights of first refusal.Established

A leading boutique family law firm is looking to appoint a Family Paralegal in Bristol to join its growing team. As a Family Paralegal in Bristol, you will gain hands-on exposure to complex family law work and clear progression opportunities within a collaborative, multi-office environment. Paralega

Paralegal - Renewables & EV Charging - West Yorkshire (Hybrid) - £45k + Bonus.West Yorkshire (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) with occasional travel to London.Up to £45,000 + Bonus (Up to 15%) & Benefits.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join the in-house legal team of a

Our client is seeking an experienced Trade Mark Paralegal to join a growing team at an exciting stage of development.This is a unique opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and eager to contribute ideas while helping to share and build the department.The ideal candidate will

I’m working with a long-established, forward-thinking law firm that is looking to recruit a Family Lawyer to join its growing and highly supportive Family team. If you’re a Family Lawyer and looking for a role where you can do high-quality work in a genuinely supportive and balanced environment,

A driven Family Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) who wants more than just fee-earning and is excited by the chance to grow a practice and progress quickly. Family Solicitor | NQ-5 PQE | Bristol | Fast-Track Your Career. Most junior family solicitors spend years behind the scenes before getting real client expos

This Family opportunity is to work with a highly ranked family Partner in Bristol and is a genuinely nice opportunity for a family solicitor who wants good-quality work in a supportive environment, and the chance to learn from an inspiring Head of Department who is known for being hands-on, approach