Family Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor / Associate (NQ–5 PQE) – Buckinghamshire – Up to £75,000 + Benefits

A highly regarded full-service regional law firm with a strong Thames Valley presence is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor / Associate in Buckinghamshire to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice, advising a high-quality client base on complex and sensitive matters.

You will work closely with a highly experienced Family Partner as part of a close-knit team, receiving hands-on mentoring and structured training across all key areas of family law. You will gain exposure to HNW individuals, entrepreneurs and private clients, with genuine scope for progression in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role:

• Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision
• Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and HNW cases
• Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
• Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where required
• Building strong and lasting client relationships
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives
• Working collaboratively within a well-established multi-office team

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law
• Experience handling privately funded family matters
• Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
• Confident advocate or keen to develop advocacy experience
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Commercially aware with a professional and empathetic approach
• Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The Benefits and How to Apply:

• Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and xmas closure
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Parking available for fee earners

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 01113 511 7115 Mobile: 07496 800 407

Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Buckinghamshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English