Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor – Senior Level

Salary: DOE

Location: Pontypool (with the option to work from Cardiff or Newport)

 

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well‑established and respected Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior family specialist to handle high‑quality divorce, financial remedy and private children work while contributing to the development and growth of the department.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload including divorce, complex financial remedy matters and private children cases
  
  

 

• Advising on pre‑nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and related family law issues
  
  

 

• Undertaking advocacy where appropriate
  
  

 

• Ensuring excellent file management and regulatory compliance
  
  

 

• Supporting business development and networking activities
  
  

 

• Assisting with the training and supervision of junior team members
  
  

 

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high‑quality client service
  
  

 

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx litigator with 6+ years PQE (or equivalent experience)
  
  

 

• Strong technical knowledge and experience managing your own family caseload
  
  

 

• Confident undertaking advocacy
  
  

 

• Experience supervising or supporting junior staff
  
  

 

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
  
  

 

• Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business development
  
  

 

• Positive, personable and proactive approach to family law
  
  

 

Desirable

Member of Resolution

 

Resolution accreditation

 

What We Offer

Supportive and collaborative team culture

 

Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development

 

Hybrid and flexible working options

 

Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)

 

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