Overview
Solicitor/Associate – Family Law – Bristol – 1-5 Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000
A leading UK Top 50 law firm is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Solicitor or Associate with 1-5 years’ post-qualification experience to join its award-winning Family team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside nationally recognised practitioners in a collaborative and inclusive environment, supporting a growing team with a strong domestic and international client base.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and stimulating caseload, including:
- Divorce and financial remedy cases, including court proceedings
- Nuptial and cohabitation agreements
- Child arrangements and related proceedings
- International family law matters
- Modern family issues including surrogacy, adoption, and fertility law
- Supporting senior team members on complex and high-value cases
- Delegating to trainees and paralegals
- Delivering outstanding client service and managing expectations
- Monitoring budgets and fees
- Contributing to business development and team growth
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 1-5 years PQE in family law (other levels of experience will be considered on merit)
- Strong technical understanding of family law and procedure
- Ability to deliver accurate, practical, and tailored advice
- Commercial and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and client engagement skills
- Interest in business development and team collaboration
- Willingness to travel occasionally to London for hearings and meetings
- Language skills (particularly French) are helpful but not essential
- Experience in alternative dispute resolution (desirable)
Benefits
The firm offers:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service holiday award
- Private Healthcare with BUPA (after probation)
- Pension Scheme
- Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
- Salary sacrifice options (Pensions, Profit Share)
- Life Assurance – 4x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
- Paid CSR Day
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Electric car scheme
- Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
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
This employer is an equal opportunities organisation 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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £55000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
