Family Law-(Senior)Associate Solicitor/FCILEx-Wiltshire-5+ PQE

Family Law - (Senior) Associate Solicitor or FCILEx - Wiltshire - 5+ Years PQE
Location: Wiltshire
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (minimum 4 days per week, hybrid working available)
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)

A well established and award winning regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience to join its growing Family Law team in Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a supportive, modern, and ambitious practice.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a full and varied caseload of private family law matters, including:

• Divorce and dissolution proceedings
• Financial remedy matters
• Private law children matters (all areas)
• Pre and post nuptial agreements
• Separation agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Non molestation and occupation order applications
• Providing strategic, practical, client focused advice from instruction to conclusion
• Drafting pleadings, agreements, and complex court documents
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Negotiating settlements and utilising non court dispute resolution
• Ensuring high standards of compliance, file management, and client care
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, counsel, and other professionals
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required
• Contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the family team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to an experienced Family Lawyer who:

• Is a qualified solicitor or legal executive with at least 5 years PQE
• Has comprehensive experience across all areas of private family law
• Can manage a complex and sensitive caseload with minimal supervision
• Possesses strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
• Demonstrates excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Communicates confidently and compassionately with clients
• Works effectively under pressure and meets deadlines
• Brings a solutions focused, client centred approach
• Ideally is a Resolution member, accredited mediator, or collaborative lawyer (desirable but not essential)
• Has supervisory experience (advantageous)

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A friendly, supportive, and ambitious working culture
• A modern, down to earth environment that values work-life balance
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression
• Hybrid working options (minimum 2 days in the office)
• Recognition for excellence, including multiple national awards
• A commitment to training, development, and continuous improvement

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 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.*