Family Solicitor

The Opportunity

We are working with an established London law firm seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with Legal Aid experience to join its team.

The position would suit a confident family lawyer with strong private family experience, particularly in complex financial matters and cases involving high-net-worth clients.

The Role

* Divorce and separation

* Financial remedy proceedings

* Complex matrimonial finance matters

* High-net-worth divorce cases

* Matters involving property, businesses, investments and other significant assets

* Private children matters

* Cohabitation disputes

* Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

* Negotiating settlements

* Preparing matters for court proceedings

* Liaising with barristers, experts and other professional advisers

* Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements

* Qualified Solicitor admitted to practise in England & Wales

* Current SRA practising certificate

* Strong private family law experience

* Demonstrable experience handling financial remedy matters

* Experience dealing with high-net-worth and/or complex financial cases highly desirable

* Ability to manage a caseload independently

* Strong negotiation and drafting skills

* Excellent client-care and communication skills

* Commercially aware with a professional and sensitive approach
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed