Overview
Solicitor – Family Associate / Senior Associate – Bath – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bath
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £60,000 to £80,000
A respected regional firm is seeking a Family Associate or Senior Associate to join its ambitious and growing Family team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, within a supportive and inclusive environment recognised by Chambers and Legal 500.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters, including:
- Finances on divorce and separation
- Children matters (including complex cases)
- Advising and assisting unmarried couples
- Providing expert advice to clients in line with your technical specialism
- Delivering a first-class service through effective file management
- Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices to support client needs
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- Minimum 3 years PQE in family law
- Law degree or equivalent qualification (minimum 2:1 or equivalent competency)
- Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
- Commercial awareness and strong business acumen
- Ability to develop business in your own area of specialism and support other practice areas
- A collaborative, team-focused approach with ambition expressed through team achievement
- Enthusiasm for building trusted client relationships and delivering excellent service
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary (£55,000-£80,000 DOE)
- Hybrid working arrangements (balance between office and home working)
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Cashplan and more
- Relaxed and trusting environment with networking and social events
- Clear career progression pathways
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £60000 – £80000 per annum
Location: Bath, Somerset
