Senior Family Solicitor – Cheltenham, 8-10 years PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead complex family law matters in a Cheltenham-based firm, delivering strategic guidance and empathetic client support. You’ll mentor junior colleagues and help shape the growth of the Family Law department within a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. The role blends high-quality client service with leadership and practice development in a well-established firm. This is a hybrid, client-focused opportunity at a respected law practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
• Hybrid working model
• Private medical insurance and pension contributions
• Group income protection (PHI)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional discretionary leave days

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex family law caseload (divorce, matrimonial finance, children matters)
• Provide strategic, empathetic advice to clients
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to support cross-functional work
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Contribute to growth and direction of the Family Law department
• Support hybrid working arrangements to suit client and firm needs

Key requirements

• 8-10 years PQE in family law
• Proven experience managing a varied and complex caseload
• Strong knowledge of matrimonial finance and private children law
• Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills
• Collaborative mindset and passion for outstanding service

• Empathy
• Interpersonal skills
• Client-handling
• Family law expertise
• Matrimonial finance
• Private children law

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