Family Solicitor - Bournemouth - 5-8 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied, high-value family caseload in a reputable Bournemouth practice. You will work independently and with a team to progress complex divorce, financial remedies and private children matters, while supporting partners and mentoring junior colleagues. You’ll manage time, meet targets, and contribute to business development within a supportive, professional environment. This is an opportunity to influence high-stakes family outcomes and advance your career in a well-established firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Two discretionary performance based remuneration schemes
• Flexible working options
• High quality working environment
• Excellent technology, support and professional development
• Strong focus on wellbeing, health and happiness

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own caseload across high-value and complex family matters
• Support Partners on high net worth matrimonial finance and complex private children matters
• Coach and supervise junior team members
• Manage time, priorities and workflow efficiently
• Keep up to date with developments in family law
• Communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and other professionals
• Meet time recording and financial targets
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives
• Uphold the highest professional standards

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 5-8 years PQE
• Strong specialist experience in family law including divorce, high-value financial remedy matters, trusts, business assets, foreign assets, pensions
• Cohabitation matters; pre and post-nuptial agreements; private law children matters
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Exceptional client care skills
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly and simply
• Confidence using digital tools and legal technology
• Creativity and strategic thinking
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Collaborative, team-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and experience in business development

• Exceptional client care skills
• Clear and effective communication
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Creative and strategic thinking
• Digital tools and legal technology
• Commercial awareness and business development experience

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