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Senior Family Solicitor - Woodley
Specialist Family Law Practice | Leadership Opportunity | High-Calibre Work
A respected and specialist family law firm with a strong presence across the South East is looking to appoint a Senior Family Solicitor to join its established team in Woodley. This is a key hire offering the opportunity to handle high-quality private family law work while playing a central role in the development and leadership of the local team.
The Role:
The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload of privately funded family law matters, while also contributing to business development and supporting more junior colleagues. Work will include:
- Divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including high-net-worth cases
- Private children matters, including relocation and parental responsibility disputes
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation issues
- Domestic abuse and urgent applications
- Mediation and other forms of non-court dispute resolution (where appropriate)
Key Features:
- Senior-level role within a recognised and growing family law practice
- Strong support structure with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers
- Autonomy to manage high-quality work while contributing to the direction of the Henley office
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A collegiate team culture within modern, well-appointed offices
The Ideal Candidate:
- A qualified Family Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE (more senior applicants also encouraged)
- Proven experience managing complex private family law matters
- Confident, empathetic, and client-focused, with excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational and leadership potential, with a willingness to support team development
- Commercially aware and comfortable contributing to business development initiatives
Location: Woodley
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior family solicitor to join a forward-thinking and specialist firm, with a clear path for progression and the chance to make a real impact within a growing regional office.
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Legal
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH133054
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Expiry date
05 July 2025
Your consultant is
Aidan McAvinue
Senior Consultant
For more information on this role and to speak to the consultant hiring for it, get in touch via the details below.
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Email
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Phone
07587 729 019 -
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