Solicitor

Family Solicitor

Location: Cardiff
or Swansea, hybrid working available

Start date: ASAP

Redkite Solicitors is
a forward-thinking, award-winning firm of around 300 people, recognised for its
strong leadership, collaborative culture and continued growth.

We provide a
comprehensive range of legal services designed to meet the diverse needs of
individuals, families and businesses across our communities. With a proud
heritage dating back to 1898, we have built a reputation for trusted advice and
long-standing client relationships, supporting people through every stage of
life and business.

Today, we are an
ambitious and expanding firm, committed to investing in our people, developing
talent and creating real opportunities for progression. We are proud of our
culture and are widely regarded as an employer of choice, offering a supportive
environment where individuals can thrive and grow alongside the business.

We are looking for a
Family Solicitor to join our growing Family team in Cardiff or Swansea. This
role offers a varied caseload across private family law matters, with the
opportunity to develop experience in public law work for candidates who have an
interest in this area.

You will be supported
by an experienced and collaborative team committed to helping you grow your
career.

This is an excellent
opportunity for a motivated solicitor who enjoys building client relationships,
delivering high-quality legal advice and contributing to the continued growth
of a successful Family department.

What you will be
doing

• Managing
  your own caseload of family law matters, delivering high-quality legal
  advice and excellent client care.
  
• Advising
  clients on a range of private family law matters, including divorce,
  finances, cohabitation disputes and private children proceedings.
  
• Supporting
  and, where appropriate, developing experience in public law children
  matters and care proceedings.
  
• Building
  strong relationships with clients and guiding them through sensitive and
  often challenging circumstances.
  
• Preparing
  and drafting legal documents, applications, statements and correspondence.
  
• Working
  collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Family team to achieve
  the best outcomes for clients.
  
• Developing
  professional networks and supporting business development initiatives to
  raise the profile of the team.
  
• Ensuring
  compliance with regulatory requirements, firm procedures and best practice
  standards.
  
  

Requirements

Who we are looking
for

• Qualified
  Solicitor with experience in Family Law.
  
• Strong
  private family law experience.
  
• Public
  law children experience or knowledge is desirable but not essential for
  candidates willing to learn and develop in this area.
  
• Excellent
  client care and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive
  matters with professionalism and empathy.
  
• Strong
  organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload
  independently.
  
• Commercial
  awareness and an interest in business development.
  
• Experience
  of using case management systems and the full Microsoft Office suite.
  

Benefits

What is in it for
you?

We're committed to
creating a supportive, inclusive and high-performing legal team. You'll be
joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially
astute and down-to-earth. We value trust, boldness, excellence and teamwork,
and we want you to thrive as part of that.

• Minimum
  25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
  
• Holiday
  buy and sell scheme.
  
• Contributions
  to gym membership.
  
• Flexible
  and hybrid working arrangements.
  
• Career
  development and progression opportunities.
  
• Redkite
  Rewards scheme.
  
• Employee
  wellbeing support.
  
• ...and
  much more.
  

If you're interested
in this role, please APPLY NOW

At Redkite, we are
committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where
everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including
gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and
neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout
the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. We
believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our
clients.