Overview
Solicitor/Associate – Family – Bristol – NQ to 7 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor or Associate from NQ to 7 years’ post-qualification experience to join its award-winning Family Law team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team handling complex and high-value family matters, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, development, and client care.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters, including:
- Financial disputes arising from divorce or separation
- Children matters including residence and contact
- Cases involving business assets, farming interests, trusts, and pensions
- International family law issues
- Advocacy in family court and public speaking engagements
- Supporting a collegiate and high-performing team culture
- Contributing to business development and relationship-building with referrers
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- NQ to 7 years PQE in family law
- Strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
- Confidence in advising clients both face-to-face and remotely
- Experience in advocacy or public speaking
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and complex matters with empathy
- Ambition and enthusiasm for building a market-leading family law practice
- A collaborative and professional approach to working with colleagues
Benefits
The firm offers:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
- Generous and flexible pension schemes
- Two paid volunteering days annually
- Health support via Westfield Health and Aviva Digital GP services
- A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
- Hybrid working options through a Flexible by Choice programme
- Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2024)
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility
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: £55000 – £80000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
