Solicitor/Associate – Family – Bristol – NQ to 7 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you join a respected national family law team in Bristol, handling high-value, complex matters. You will work closely with colleagues to manage a diverse caseload, from financial disputes to children issues and international cases, while developing client relationships. The position offers hybrid working and a focus on development, collaboration, and client care. You contribute to advocacy, business development, and the team’s market-leading ambitions.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• generous and flexible pension schemes
• two paid volunteering days annually
• health support via Westfield Health and Aviva Digital GP services
• wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
• Hybrid working options via Flexible by Choice program

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied family law caseload, including financial disputes, children matters, and international issues
• Advocate in family court and engage in public speaking engagements
• Handle cases involving assets, farming interests, trusts, and pensions
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a high-performing team culture
• Support business development and relationship-building with referrers

Key requirements

• NQ to 7 years PQE in family law
• Strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
• Confidence advising clients face-to-face and remotely
• Experience in advocacy or public speaking
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex matters with empathy
• Ambition and enthusiasm for building a market-leading practice
• Collaborative and professional approach to teamwork

• empathy
• interpersonal skills
• client service orientation
• family law and procedure knowledge
• advocacy/public speaking
• advising clients in person and remotely

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