Family Solicitor - Bournemouth - 2-5 Years PQE

Family Solicitor - Bournemouth - 2-5 Years PQE
Location: Bournemouth
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A well regarded Family team in Bournemouth is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE to join its large and highly respected department. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, established team handling a broad range of family law matters. You will be based in newly refurbished Bournemouth offices at Midland House, with the team due to move in October 2026.

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

• Divorce and financial remedy
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation and separation agreements
• Pre and post nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse matters (where appropriate)
• Advising clients with clarity, empathy and professionalism
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working collaboratively within a large, well structured team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 2-5 years PQE in family law
• Strong technical knowledge across core family law areas
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• Ability to manage matters independently with appropriate supervision
• A proactive, organised and empathetic approach
• Confidence working in a busy, fast paced environment
• Interest in contributing to business development and team growth

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear career progression pathways
• High quality work within a respected family law department
• Newly refurbished Bournemouth office environment

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.*