About this role
Location: Chancery Lane & East Ham, London Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Onsite We are recruiting on behalf of an established and highly regarded multidisciplinary London law firm seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its busy and growing Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor with strong private family law experience, particularly within high-net-worth and complex financial matters. The firm has an established flow of client enquiries, providing the successful solicitor with an excellent platform to develop their caseload and build strong, long-term client relationships. The role will be based primarily in Chancery Lane, with flexibility required to work from the firm's East Ham office when needed. The Role You will manage a varied private family law caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion, including: Divorce and separationComplex and high-value financial remedy proceedingsProperty portfolios, business interests, trusts and pensionsPre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreementsChild arrangements and contested proceedingsCohabitation disputes and separation agreementsInjunctions and protective ordersInternational and cross-border family matters Alongside managing your caseload, you will conduct initial client consultations, build strong relationships with prospective clients and convert enquiries into instructions. You will be expected to work towards agreed billing and revenue targets while maintaining excellent standards of legal advice and client care. About You To be considered, you should: Be a qualified Solicitor admitted to practise in England & WalesHold a valid SRA Practising CertificateHave strong private family law experienceHave experience handling complex financial remedy mattersIdeally have experience advising high-net-worth clientsBe confident managing your own caseloadHave excellent client-facing and relationship-building skillsBe commercially aware and comfortable working towards billing targetsHave excellent written and verbal communication skillsBe able to work onsite across Chancery Lane and East Ham when required Experience in Legal Aid family work, international family matters or an existing referral network would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? Competitive salary, dependent on experiencePensionAnnual leaveOngoing professional development and trainingGenuine opportunities for career progressionEstablished pipeline of client enquiriesExposure to high-value and international family mattersSupportive and collaborative working environment This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to develop their career within a successful London practice.