Family Solicitor - Salaried Partner - Poole

Family Solicitor - Salaried Partner - Poole
Location: Poole
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 35 per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience)

A well established and highly respected regional firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor at Salaried Partner level to join its Family team in Poole. This senior appointment has arisen due to the retirement of a long standing Partner and offers the opportunity to lead a thriving practice within modern, centrally located offices.

The firm is known for its supportive culture, strong values and commitment to delivering high quality legal services across Dorset and Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner to take ownership of a high value caseload while playing a key role in the continued growth of the Family department.

The Role
You will lead the Family team in Poole, managing a complex and high value caseload with a focus on:

• Financial remedy and high value matrimonial matters
• General matrimonial work, including divorce and separation
• Advocacy and regular court attendance
• Supervising and supporting a small team of lawyers and support staff
• Overseeing file management, quality standards and team performance
• Attending local offices, client meetings, court hearings and networking events
• Promoting and developing the Family practice within the region

The role requires regular on site attendance, with the option to work from home one day per week.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior Family Solicitor who can demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in high value matrimonial and financial remedy matters
• Strong advocacy skills and confidence attending court hearings
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence in networking and business development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Ability to commute within one hour of Poole
• Own transport

Benefits
The firm offers:

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (plus ½ day for your birthday)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Bonus scheme
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Sabbatical scheme
• Hybrid working (one day per week from home)
• Supportive, inclusive and values driven culture

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

*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.*