Family Lawyer - Barnstaple - 4+ Years PQE
Location: Barnstaple
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)
A well established and fast growing Devon based law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Private Family team in North Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high quality private family work within a dynamic, ambitious and Legal 500 recognised department.
The Role
You'll manage a varied caseload of private family matters, including:
- Matrimonial finance cases, including high value and multi asset matters
- Divorce and separation
- Cohabitation and relationship breakdown
- Private children law
- Pre and post nuptial agreements
- Advising clients with clarity, sensitivity and commercial awareness
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to the growth and profile of the department
- Supervising junior fee earners and supporting team development
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or legal executive with:
- 4+ years' PQE in family law
- Strong technical expertise in financial remedy and private children matters
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
- Confidence managing complex matters independently
- A commitment to delivering exceptional service
- Interest in marketing, networking and contributing to departmental growth
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary aligned with experience
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Hybrid working options
- Supportive, friendly and professional working environment
- Strong administrative and paralegal support
- Excellent local reputation and established client base
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.*
