Family Senior Solicitor
2 days ago
Chichester
Award-Winning Boutique Family Law Firm | Senior Family Lawyer | 6+ Years PQE An opportunity to take on a senior role within a specialist, Chambers and Legal 500 recognised family law firm where constructive, out-of-court resolution sits at the heart of the practice, and where your professional development and personal wellbeing are prioritised. The Firm A highly regarded Family boutique with offices across the South of England. The firm is passionately committed to modern, constructive approaches to family law, with a strong emphasis on collaborative law, mediation, private FDRs, and early neutral evaluation. The Role You will join the Chichester team as a senior lawyer, managing a varied and often complex caseload spanning divorce, financial remedy, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. You will be expected to handle matters of significant value and sensitivity with a high degree of autonomy, while contributing to the strategic growth and profile of the practice. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in family law, • Significant experience managing a broad and complex family caseload, including high-net-worth financial remedy and private children work, • Genuine enthusiasm for out-of-court dispute resolution; collaborative law or mediation accreditation is strongly preferred, • A natural mentor, with the ability to support and develop junior team members, • Commercially aware, with a track record of business development and client relationship management, • A constructive, client-focused approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead with empathy and authority What's on Offer • A specialist family law caseload within an award-winning, Chambers and Legal 500 recognised boutique firm, • A genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a growing practice and take on meaningful leadership responsibility, • A supportive, nurturing culture with clear career progression to senior leadership, • Family-friendly and hybrid working practices, with modern, spacious offices, • Generous holiday allowance including an extra day off for your birthday, stakeholder pension, and team events, • First-class support from an experienced administrative and paralegal team, • Excellent ongoing professional and personal development Apply now for immediate consideration.