Family Law Solicitor

A respected Top 200 UK law firm, established in 1856 and recognised for its leading private client and family law services, is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its growing and forward-looking team. With offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands, this role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to work within a supportive and high-performing team.

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Staff discounts on legal services

• Income protection

• Life assurance (3x salary)

• Salary exchange pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

You will handle a wide range of family and matrimonial law matters, managing your own caseload and contributing to departmental growth. This role suits a lawyer looking for flexibility and the opportunity to take a lead in high-quality, client-focused work.

Your caseload will include:

• Divorce and separation

• Financial proceedings (including complex assets, business interests, and pensions)

• Private law children disputes

• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

• Cohabitation and separation agreements

Additional involvement may include:

• Business development and client relationship management

• Supporting firm-wide marketing initiatives

• Conducting your own advocacy (where appropriate)

• Advising agricultural clients or clients with business interests

• Provide excellent client service and maintain long-term relationships

• Develop and expand the family law team and service offering

• Manage your own fee-earning targets and contribute to team goals

• Maintain awareness of legal developments and commercial trends in family law

• Work within compliance, risk and financial protocols (e.g., AML, billing, time recording)

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with significant experience in family law

• Proven ability to manage a full family caseload with minimal supervision

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors’ Accounts Rules

• Confident with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Experience with clients in agriculture or those with business interests

• Mediation/collaborative law experience

• Public speaking and/or seminar delivery experience

• Previous involvement in marketing or networking events

• Experience conducting own advocacy in family courts

• Location: Flexible across offices in Lincolnshire and the Midlands

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm (36.25 hours/week)

• Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications