New Job Opening: Family Solicitor in London, UK

Job Description

Family Solicitor | Legal 500 Practice

Location: London

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you a Family Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500-ranked team recognised for combining technical excellence with outstanding client satisfaction? Our client—a top-tier, full-service London law firm servicing national and international clients—is seeking an ambitious Family Solicitor to handle a high-quality, varied caseload. Working alongside leading practitioners, including an active sitting Family Court Judge, this opportunity offers high-level mentoring, complex case exposure, and genuine career progression within a progressive, empathetic practice.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning role, you will join a highly regarded family team praised in The Legal 500 UK as "truly exceptional." Managing your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion, you will advise private individuals on complex financial disputes, divorce, private Children Act matters, and domestic abuse cases, alongside high-value cross-border family issues. You will benefit from an office-focused, collaborative environment alongside experienced solicitors, barristers, and paralegals where knowledge-sharing and client care take priority.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

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  Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years PQE specialising in private family law (UK practice experience essential).

  
  


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  Technical Expertise: Proven experience across financial remedies, divorce/separation, child contact and residence, domestic abuse, and international or cross-border family law.

  
  


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  Client Care & Advocacy: Strong negotiation and court advocacy skills, combined with exceptional written communication and the emotional intelligence needed to guide clients through complex disputes.

  
  


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  Caseload Management: Ability to manage a busy, deadline-driven caseload efficiently while maintaining the firm's exceptionally high standards of client care and regulatory compliance.

  
  

Package & Benefits

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  Compensation: Competitive base salary of £50,000 – £60,000 (commensurate with experience).

  
  


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  Mentorship & Progression: Direct exposure to leading family law specialists and a sitting Family Court Judge, offering structured pathways for professional growth.

  
  


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  Work Environment: Modern, supportive, and highly collaborative office setup across North and Central London.

  
  


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  Firm Reputation: Join one of only ten London firms recognized for outstanding client satisfaction in family law.

  
  

How to Apply

To discuss this position in complete confidence, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

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  Email: [email protected]

  
  

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are handled with the strictest confidence.