Family Solicitor - Henley

Senior Family Solicitor - Henley-on-Thames
Specialist Family Law Practice | Leadership Opportunity | High-Calibre Work

A respected and specialist family law firm with a strong presence across the South East is looking to appoint a Senior Family Solicitor to join its established team in Henley-on-Thames. This is a key hire offering the opportunity to handle high-quality private family law work while playing a central role in the development and leadership of the local team.

The Role:
The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload of privately funded family law matters, while also contributing to business development and supporting more junior colleagues. Work will include:

• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including high-net-worth cases
• Private children matters, including relocation and parental responsibility disputes
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation issues
• Domestic abuse and urgent applications
• Mediation and other forms of non-court dispute resolution (where appropriate)

Key Features:

• Senior-level role within a recognised and growing family law practice
• Strong support structure with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers
• Autonomy to manage high-quality work while contributing to the direction of the Henley office
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A collegiate team culture within modern, well-appointed offices

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Family Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE (more senior applicants also encouraged)
• Proven experience managing complex private family law matters
• Confident, empathetic, and client-focused, with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and leadership potential, with a willingness to support team development
• Commercially aware and comfortable contributing to business development initiatives

Location: Henley-on-Thames

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior family solicitor to join a forward-thinking and specialist firm, with a clear path for progression and the chance to make a real impact within a growing regional office.