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Family Solicitor (NQ–5 PQE)Location: Reading
Salary: Competitive DOE
Benefits: Competitive salary, genuine career progression, high-quality privately funded work, supportive team environment, exposure to complex and high-value cases, ongoing professional development.
About the CompanyA highly regarded boutique Family Law practice is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor (NQ–5 PQE) to join its award-winning team. Recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm has built an exceptional reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex private family matters.
Known for delivering outstanding client care alongside first-class technical expertise, the firm offers the quality of work typically associated with leading City practices within a supportive, close-knit and collaborative environment. Lawyers benefit from direct access to experienced Partners, excellent mentoring and genuine opportunities to accelerate their careers.
Role SummaryThis is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified to 5 PQE Family Solicitor to join a specialist practice exclusively dedicated to privately funded family law. Working alongside highly respected senior lawyers, you’ll gain exposure to complex, high-value matters while developing your own caseload and technical expertise.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, values exceptional client service and is looking to establish a long-term career within one of the region’s leading specialist Family Law teams.
Key Responsibilities*Manage a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters with appropriate supervision.
*Advise clients on divorce, separation and relationship breakdown.
*Assist with complex financial remedy proceedings, including high-net-worth 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.
*Handle matters involving civil partnership dissolution and cohabitation disputes.
*Support clients through mediation, collaborative law and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
*Work alongside senior lawyers on complex and high-value cases involving local, national and international clients.
*Build strong, long-term client relationships through exceptional client care and pragmatic legal advice.
*Contribute to the continued success and profile of the team.
Requirements*Qualified Solicitor with NQ–5 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 matters.
*Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
*Commercial awareness and sound judgement.
*A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working as part of a specialist team.
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
*A genuine passion for delivering exceptional client care.
Why Apply?This is an opportunity to join one of the region’s leading boutique Family Law practices, recognised nationally for the quality of its work and client service. You’ll work alongside experienced specialists on challenging, high-value matters while receiving excellent mentoring and support to develop your career.
The firm offers a collaborative culture where lawyers work closely together on significant cases, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic and empathetic approach. If you’re looking to build your expertise within a specialist practice handling exclusively private family law, this is an exceptional opportunity.