Full job descriptionSenior Family Lawyer / Associate | Wiltshire (Hybrid working)
Award-Winning Wiltshire Firm | Salary Up to 65k


Are you an experienced Family Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge within a modern, supportive, and highly regarded law firm?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing family law team within a successful regional practice known for its excellent reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional client care.
You’ll be joining a close-knit and experienced family department with strong administrative support and a varied pipeline of quality private family work. This role would suit a confident and commercially minded solicitor or legal executive looking to take the next step in their career within a firm that genuinely values its people and promotes long-term progression.


What you’ll be doing:
*Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion
*Handling divorce and dissolution proceedings, financial remedy matters, and private children cases
*Advising on pre and post nuptial agreements, separation agreements, and cohabitation matters
*Managing non-molestation and occupation order proceedings
*Providing strategic, practical, and client-focused legal advice throughout the process
*Drafting pleadings, agreements, and complex court documentation
*Conducting advocacy where appropriate and negotiating settlements using NCDR methods
*Maintaining excellent standards of compliance, client care, and file management
*Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required
*Playing a key role in the continued growth and development of the department


About you:
*Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE
*Extensive experience across all areas of private family law
*Confident managing complex and sensitive matters independently
*Strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
*Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
*Compassionate, solutions-focused, and client-centric approach
*Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure
*Supervisory experience would be advantageous
*Resolution membership, mediation, or collaborative law experience beneficial but not essential


Why this role?
*Join a well-established and award-winning regional firm with an excellent reputation
*Be part of a supportive, friendly, and ambitious working culture
*Excellent quality private family work with strong local reputation
*Opportunity to take on a senior position within a growing department
*Work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment
*Genuine long-term progression opportunities within the firm
*A firm that truly values work-life balance and employee wellbeing


Benefits:
*Salary up to £65k
*Hybrid working arrangements
*25 days Holiday allowance + bank holidays
*DIS Cover
*Pension scheme


Next Steps…
*For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please apply below