Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor | 3-5 PQE | Guildford, Surrey

Picture yourself working on family law that matters. High-net-worth divorces, complex financial disputes and child arrangement matters where your advice genuinely shapes outcomes. You're supported by experienced lawyers who actually mentor, within a team recently named Family Law Firm of the Year. And you're based in Guildford, not commuting to London.

A highly regarded, award-winning legal practice is looking for a Family Solicitor (3-5 PQE) to join its Guildford team.

The firm is recognised in both the Chambers High Net Worth Guide and Legal 500, with its Group Head also shortlisted for awards this year.

The Opportunity

You'll join an established family team handling sophisticated work, with the opportunity to:

• Manage your own caseload across a broad range of family matters
• Handle complex divorce and financial remedy matters
• Work on matrimonial arbitration, mediation and pre-nuptial agreements
• Advise on child arrangements and custody matters
• Work on wills and trusts disputes with family law angles
• Support Partners and Associates on complex matters
• Build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families
• Develop your expertise within a nationally recognised team

This is substantive family law, with genuine responsibility, support and development.

The Firm

A Top 200 practice with a strong reputation across commercial, dispute resolution, employment, corporate, real estate and family law.

What sets the firm apart is its accessibility. Partners are closely involved and junior lawyers are given the support and exposure to develop ahead of their years. The culture is built around investing in people and developing strong lawyers.

The family team has recently been named Family Law Firm of the Year, alongside recognition from Legal 500 and the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.

About You

• 3-5 PQE Family Solicitor
• Experience across divorce, financial remedy and matrimonial matters
• Experience with child arrangements would be beneficial
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Good organisation and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Genuine commitment to developing your technical expertise and career

What's On Offer

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• High-quality, recognised family law work
• Clear progression pathway
• Accessible Partners and genuine mentorship
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Strong work-life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Guildford location, offering sophisticated work without the London commute

If you're a 3-5 PQE Family Solicitor looking for quality work, genuine mentorship and a clear opportunity to progress within a recognised team, this could be an excellent next step.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.