Family Law Solicitor - Cardiff / Swansea - 3+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff or Swansea
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £35,000 to £55,000 (DOE)
A growing family law practice is seeking a Family Law Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its busy, high performing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high quality private family matters within a supportive, fast paced and collaborative environment.
The Role
You'll manage a varied caseload of private family work, with opportunities to handle more complex matters depending on experience. The team is extremely busy, and you'll be working closely with experienced colleagues across both Cardiff and Swansea. Work may include:
- Divorce and financial remedy
- Private children matters
- Cohabitation and separation agreements
- Complex and high value family matters
- Supporting senior fee earners on advanced or technical cases
The firm is also open to strong paralegals stepping up into a junior fee earner role, as well as remote locum family lawyers.
You should bring:
- Experience in private family law
- Strong drafting, communication and client care skills
- Ability to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision
- Confidence working in a fast paced, high quality environment
- Willingness to travel between Cardiff and Swansea when required
- A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach
Working Model
- Strong support available
- Office based initially, moving to hybrid (2-3 days in office) once settled
- Open plan, collaborative working environment
- High quality work with strong team culture
Development & Progression
- Opportunities to get involved in business development
- Clear progression pathways as the team continues to grow
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid sick leave
- Health plan
- Staff events
- Training and professional development opportunities
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
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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*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.*
