Oculus Legal Group
Family Solicitor

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Family Solicitor Newbury, Berkshire | Specialist High Net Worth Family Law Practice
Are you a newly qualified or junior Family Solicitor looking to build your career within a highly respected specialist family law practice?
An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a leading boutique family law firm in Newbury, Berkshire. Established by leading lawyers from across the Thames Valley and London, the firm has built an exceptional reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, and international clients on complex family matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who is passionate about family law and wants exposure to sophisticated, high-value work from the outset.
The Firm
This specialist family practice is recognised for delivering a highly personalised and bespoke service to clients across Berkshire, London, the Home Counties, and internationally. The team advises on a broad range of complex family matters, with particular expertise in:
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- High-net-worth financial remedy cases
- International family law matters
- Complex asset structures and trust arrangements
- Private children disputes
- Tax and pension-related issues arising from family breakdown
The firm combines City-quality legal expertise with a supportive, client-focused culture, providing an exceptional platform for junior lawyers to develop their careers.
The Opportunity
You will work closely with experienced family law specialists on a varied and challenging caseload, gaining hands-on involvement in complex matters from day one. Typical work will include:
- High-value financial remedy proceedings
- Drafting and reviewing complex Forms E
- Cases involving trusts, business interests, and family assets
- Pension sharing matters and liaison with pension experts
- Tax-related issues, including coordination with UK and international tax advisers
- International family law disputes and jurisdictional issues
- Private children matters
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex and cross-border cases


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You will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.
What's on Offer?
- £50,000 - £65,000
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Additional Christmas holiday closure
- Exceptional quality work
- Direct access to experienced specialist family lawyers
- Exposure to high-net-worth and international clients
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful niche practice where you will gain exposure to some of the most interesting and complex family law matters in the region while developing your expertise alongside recognised specialists.
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