Solicitor - Family Law - Bristol - NQ-4 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (flexible and agile working considered)
Salary: £50,000 to £75,000, depending on PQE and experience
A highly regarded UK law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor (NQ-4 years PQE) to join its expanding and nationally recognised Family team in Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners within a collaborative, innovative, and award winning department at a pivotal moment of growth.
The Role
You will play a key role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial Family team, working closely with senior lawyers on high value, complex, and often international matters. Responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and delegation
- Supporting senior team members on high net worth and ultra high net worth financial cases
- Assisting with complex children matters, including international surrogacy, adoption, and modern family issues
- Engaging directly with clients and delivering exceptional client service
- Monitoring budgets, fees, and financial management of matters
- Contributing to business development initiatives and helping to grow the team's profile
- Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices as part of a unified national team
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated and ambitious solicitor with:
- NQ-4 years PQE in family law gained at a reputable regional, national, or City firm
- Strong technical grounding in some or all of the following:
- Divorce
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Nuptial and cohabitation agreements
- Child arrangements (including court work)
- International family matters
- Modern families (surrogacy, adoption, fertility law)
- ADR experience (desirable but not essential)
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in client-facing work
- A commercial mindset and the ability to think strategically
- Strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Willingness to travel occasionally to London for hearings, conferences, and client meetings
- A proactive, collaborative, and forward thinking approach
Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service holiday awards
- Private Healthcare (post probation)
- Competitive pension scheme
- Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus
- Life Assurance and Permanent Health Insurance
- Electric car scheme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Dress for Your Day policy
- Paid CSR day
- Enhanced parental leave
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Clear career progression through a structured development framework
How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, or if you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
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