Senior Solicitor – Family Law – Bristol – 6-10 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead the Bristol office launch for a dynamic law firm and drive the family law practice. You will build a client base, shape the service offering, and guide a small team from the ground up. You’ll tackle a broad spectrum of family law matters and focus on delivering high-quality client service. This is a chance to influence growth, innovate the practice, and establish a thriving regional presence. A strong hook is the opportunity to helm a new office and contribute to the firm’s expansion and culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme linked to time recording
• Emerging Leaders Programme
• Hybrid working (post-probation)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a new office

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of family law matters (excluding legal aid)
• Lead development of a new Bristol office and build a client base
• Drive business development initiatives and shape the practice
• Manage and supervise junior colleagues
• Deliver high-quality client service and maintain professional standards
• Contribute to firm growth through leadership and innovation
• Opportunity to bring your own paralegal to support practice-building

Key requirements

• 6-10 years PQE in family law
• Strong technical and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and supervise others
• Excellent business development skills and entrepreneurial mindset
• Motivation, organisation, and proactive approach to building a practice
• Excellent communication and client care skills

• strong communication
• client care
• proactivity
• family law expertise
• advocacy skills
• case management

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