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Family Solicitor (0–3 PQE)
Location: Guildford
Salary: Competitive DOE
Benefits:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 28 days' annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Generous pension scheme
- Firmwide bonus scheme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
About the Company
A leading South East law firm is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor (0–3 PQE) to join its highly regarded Family team in Guildford. Recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice with empathy, technical excellence and a genuine commitment to client care.
With ambitious growth plans, a collaborative culture and a strong investment in its people, the firm offers the quality of work typically associated with larger national practices, while maintaining a supportive and approachable environment where junior lawyers are encouraged to develop and progress. Consistently recognised as one of the UK's leading employers within the legal sector, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career alongside experienced and respected Family specialists.
Role Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified to 3 PQE Family Solicitor looking to join a market-leading team handling high-quality privately funded work. You'll manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision while working closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers on more complex matters. The role offers exposure to a broad range of family law work, excellent mentoring and genuine long-term career progression within a growing and supportive practice.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.
- Advise clients on divorce, separation and relationship breakdown.
- Handle financial remedy matters, including high-value and complex financial disputes.
- Advise on private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders and parental responsibility issues.
- Draft and advise on pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
- Assist with claims involving unmarried couples, including TOLATA and Schedule 1 Children Act applications.
- Advise clients on domestic abuse matters, including non-molestation and occupation orders.
- Support senior lawyers on complex and high-net-worth family matters where appropriate.
- Promote and support alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiated settlements.
- Build strong client relationships while delivering an exceptional standard of client care.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen the team's profile across the region.
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Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with 0–3 years PQE in Family Law.
- Experience of privately funded family law matters gained during training or post-qualification.
- Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of family law issues.
- Excellent communication, drafting and client relationship skills.
- Compassionate, personable and committed to delivering outstanding client service.
- Organised with strong attention to detail and effective file management skills.
- Commercial awareness and a genuine desire to develop a long-term career in family law.
- Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a high-performing team.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join one of the region's most respected Family Law teams, working alongside recognised specialists on a diverse range of high-quality privately funded matters. The firm offers structured mentoring, genuine career progression and a culture that values collaboration, flexibility and professional development.
With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, hybrid working and continuous learning, this role provides an excellent platform for a junior solicitor looking to develop their expertise and build a long-term career within a progressive and ambitious law firm.
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