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Family Solicitor - Woodley

Negotiable

Woodley, Berkshire
Posted 05 Jun 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
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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Family Solicitor - Ascot

Negotiable

Ascot, Berkshire
Posted 05 Jun 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Family Solicitor - Ascot
c.5 Years PQE | Award-Winning Employee-Owned Firm
A leading, employee-owned specialist family law firm is seeking an exceptional Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its highly regarded team in Ascot. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 and ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK, the firm is known for its innovative, non-court-based approach to family law and its commitment to putting clients first.

The Role:
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of privately funded family matters, while also contributing to the wider work of the team. They will provide advice across a broad spectrum of family law issues, including:
- Divorce and financial remedies
- Complex children matters, including relocation and safeguarding issues
- Cohabitation and nuptial agreements
- Domestic abuse and urgent applications
- Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) processes including mediation and collaborative law
This is a collaborative and values-driven environment where the focus is on delivering excellent client outcomes with empathy and efficiency.

Why This Role Stands Out:
- Purposeful work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of clients navigating difficult times
- Progressive culture: Reflective practice, peer support, and a focus on wellbeing are built into the firm's culture
- Modern working model: Hybrid and flexible working, supported by cutting-edge technology and systems
- Employee-owned structure: A voice in the future of the firm and a genuine stake in its success
- Attractive benefits: Competitive salary, wellbeing initiatives, personal branding support, and generous leave
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
- Around 5 years PQE (though strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
- Experienced in private family law with strong technical and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about non-court dispute resolution, ideally NCDR-trained or committed to becoming so
- Client-focused, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent
- Ambitious and proactive, with the confidence to represent the firm externally
This is an excellent opportunity to join a multiple award-winning firm that combines legal excellence with a modern, human-centred approach to family law.
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Family NQ Solicitor - Ascot

Negotiable

Ascot, Berkshire
Posted 05 Jun 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Newly Qualified Family Solicitor - Ascot
Specialist Family Law Practice | Excellent Training & Development

A well-regarded, specialist family law firm with a strong presence across the South East is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its team in Ascot. Known for its commitment to client care and high-quality legal advice, the firm offers a supportive environment where junior lawyers can build a solid foundation in family law.

The Role:
The successful candidate will support senior fee earners on a variety of private family law matters while also developing their own caseload under supervision. Areas of work include:
- Divorce and financial settlements
- Private law children matters
- Cohabitation and nuptial agreements
- Domestic abuse and urgent applications
This is a hands-on role with early exposure to clients, providing excellent training and long-term progression opportunities.

Key Features:
- Structured training and mentoring from experienced family lawyers
- A friendly and collaborative team culture
- Client-facing responsibilities from an early stage
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Modern office environment in an attractive location
The Ideal Candidate:
- Recently qualified (or qualifying shortly) as a Solicitor in England & Wales
- Genuinely interested in family law and committed to developing a career in this area
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathetic, professional, and client-focused
- Proactive, well-organised, and eager to learn
Location: Ascot

This opportunity is ideal for a newly qualified solicitor looking to gain high-quality experience in family law within a specialist and supportive practice.
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Family NQ Solicitor - Thames Valley

Negotiable

Reading, Berkshire
Posted 28 May 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Family NQ Solicitor - Leading Thames Valley Firm

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its respected Family Law team.

The firm's strong Family Law practice handles the full spectrum of private children and financial remedy matters, often with complex features such as business and asset valuations, trusts, and international elements. The team regularly advises on cases involving high-value property, pensions, cryptocurrency, and overseas interests, as well as sensitive issues surrounding child arrangements, domestic abuse, and surrogacy.

With a clear commitment to alternative dispute resolution, the team includes qualified mediators and collaborative lawyers, offering clients a constructive, tailored approach to resolving family disputes.

The Role:
The successful candidate will:
- Support on and manage a caseload involving divorce, financial settlements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation matters, and child arrangements.
- Work on both litigated and out-of-court solutions, including collaborative and mediated cases.
- Join a highly experienced and expanding team, recently strengthened by new hires from leading national firms.
- Engage with a wide variety of clients at all stages of their personal relationships.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A Newly Qualified Solicitor with a training seat in Family Law or demonstrable relevant experience.
- Strong client care and interpersonal skills, with a sensitive and professional approach.
- A genuine interest in family law and a commitment to staying up to date in this dynamic and evolving area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive team, known for its client-focused ethos and quality of work, within a firm that offers real opportunities for development and career progression.
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Residential Conveyancer - Remote

Negotiable

Reading, Berkshire
Posted 30 May 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Remote Conveyancer - Leading Regional Law Firm
Location: Reading (Remote Working Available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A well-established and highly respected regional law firm, recognised as a leader in property and new homes law, is seeking an experienced Remote Conveyancer to join its expanding Residential Property team.

With a proud history dating back to over a century, the firm provides straightforward and professional legal advice to private clients and businesses across England and Wales. Operating from modern offices in central Reading and Bracknell, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in conveyancing, family law, and wills and probate.

The Role:
The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters-from sales and purchases (including new builds and leaseholds) to transfers of equity and re-mortgages-handling transactions from instruction through to completion. The position offers the flexibility of remote working, supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable office-based team.

Key Responsibilities:
- Independently managing a range of residential property transactions
- Providing clear, professional advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process
- Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and clients
- Utilising conveyancing case management systems (LEAP experience is advantageous)
- Ensuring all matters are handled in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards
Candidate Profile:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in residential conveyancing
- Confident in managing a varied and busy caseload autonomously
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent client care
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to file management
- Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive (preferred)
The Firm Offers:
- A flexible, fully remote working arrangement
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A strong pipeline of high-quality conveyancing work
- A supportive, professional, and friendly team culture
- Career development opportunities within a growing and reputable firm
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV .
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Rural & Agricultural Property Solicitor - Reading

Negotiable

Reading, Berkshire
Posted 03 Jun 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Rural and Agricultural Property Solicitor
Location: Thames Valley (Hybrid working available)
PQE: 0-4 years
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A highly regarded law firm based in the Thames Valley is seeking a solicitor to join its expanding Agricultural and Rural Land team. The firm has a strong regional reputation and a long-established presence advising the rural and agricultural community. Following a period of significant growth, the team is now looking to further strengthen its offering.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with 0-4 years' PQE to work collaboratively with recognised specialists, while also managing their own caseload. The role offers real variety and intellectual interest, encompassing a broad mix of traditional agricultural property work as well as more specialist rural development and diversification projects.

Day-to-day matters will include:
- Sales and purchases of farms, estates, and agricultural land
- Agricultural tenancies, including succession rights and surrenders
- Overage, promotion and option agreements
- Wayleaves, easements, and utility rights
- Strategic land transactions and development agreements
- Renewable energy projects
- Biodiversity net gain, carbon offsetting and other agri-environmental schemes
Clients include landowners, farmers, developers, educational institutions, and investors. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and benefit from supportive supervision, with clear scope for progression.

The Team
This team is known for its depth of expertise, attention to detail, and commercially pragmatic advice. It regularly advises on rural land sales and acquisitions, agricultural tenancies, commercial ventures, and complex diversification projects. The wider group includes specialists in private client, trusts, corporate, family, employment and disputes, allowing the team to provide a full-service offering to clients operating in the rural sector.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Have 0-4 years' PQE in agricultural property or commercial real estate, with a strong interest in rural law
- Demonstrate excellent technical skills in land and property law
- Be commercially aware and client-focused
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Be enthusiastic about working in a niche and rewarding area of law
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Genuine flexibility with hybrid working
- Collegiate and supportive culture
- Varied and engaging caseload
- Clear and structured career development
How to Apply
For further details or to apply, please contact .
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Contested Probate Solicitor

Negotiable

Newbury, Berkshire
Posted 03 Jun 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Senior Associate - Contested Probate
Location: Thames Valley (Newbury preferred; other locations considered)
PQE: 5-8 years
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded and progressive law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its busy and expanding Contested Probate team within the wider Litigation department. The team is led by a Legal 500 recognised "Leading Individual" and is known for handling complex, high-value and sensitive contentious probate work across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled solicitor with a solid grounding in contested probate and trusts disputes who is looking to take on more responsibility and play a key role in the continued growth of a respected team. Suitable for those ready to step up into a senior role or seasoned practitioners seeking a fresh challenge within a collaborative and client-focused environment.

The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Manage a varied caseload of contested probate work, including:
  - Will disputes
  - Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
  - Estate administration conflicts
  - Trustee and executor disputes
- Handle matters from instruction through to resolution, including mediation, issuing proceedings, and trial preparation
- Provide strategic, empathetic advice to clients navigating emotionally charged issues
- Collaborate with private client and dispute resolution colleagues to deliver integrated legal solutions
- Participate in business development and networking to enhance the team's profile and client base
- Support junior members of the team through mentoring, supervision, and knowledge sharing
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5-8 years' PQE with a strong background in contested probate and trust disputes
- ACTAPS or STEP membership (or be working towards accreditation)
- Experience of High Court litigation, including hearings and trials
- Strong legal drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
- A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service and file management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable business development experience and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Experience supervising or mentoring more junior lawyers (preferred)
- Strong academic credentials (minimum 2:1 LLB or equivalent)
The Firm Offers
- A strong regional presence and reputation in contentious probate
- Access to high-quality, complex work and longstanding client relationships
- A supportive and forward-thinking team culture
- Hybrid working and flexible location options within the Thames Valley
- Clear progression opportunities and investment in professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply
For further information or to apply in confidence, please contact .
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Senior Private Client Solicitor - Remote / Reading

Negotiable

Reading, Berkshire
Posted 20 May 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Senior Private Client Solicitor - Remote, Reading or London
An innovative and forward-thinking law firm with its head office in Reading is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team. This is a standout opportunity for a highly experienced solicitor to work remotely, or from the firm's Reading HQ or prestigious London office.

The successful candidate will ideally have a client following, although this is not essential. The firm is looking for someone who is ambitious, collaborative, and eager to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and modern environment.

Key Highlights:
- Flexibility to work from home or from offices in Reading or Central London
- A modern, supportive, and inclusive working culture
- A real opportunity to shape the Private Client offering within the firm
- Salary package tailored to experience: £40,000 - £150,000+
- Open to candidates across the UK
Applications are welcomed from individuals with strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, and LPAs, along with a commercial mindset and proven experience in developing client relationships.

The firm is also interested in speaking with senior solicitors who may wish to bring a team or department with them.

This role offers the chance to join a busy, forward-thinking law firm where ideas are valued, and senior lawyers are empowered to make an impact.
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Commercial Property Solicitor - Reading

Negotiable

Reading, Berkshire
Posted 20 May 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Senior Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Reading (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and highly regarded law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded individual to take on high-quality work, support partners on transactional matters, and manage a caseload with autonomy.

The Role
The successful candidate will join a well-structured and collaborative Commercial Property team, working on a broad range of matters, including:
- Handling commercial property transactions, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
- Drafting and advising on commercial leases, renewals, and ancillary documents such as licences to assign, underlet or alter
- Managing property portfolios for occupiers and landlords
- Providing property support on corporate transactions
- Advising on secured lending matters
- Identifying risks and offering pragmatic, commercial advice
- Maintaining effective communication with clients, colleagues, and third parties
- Engaging in business development and contributing to the firm's commercial profile
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial property.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently, with partner oversight where necessary
- Strong technical drafting and communication skills
- Highly organised, detail-focused and commercially aware
- Comfortable engaging in client development and networking activities
Team Structure
The team comprises:
- 2 Partners
- 1 Senior Associate
- 1 Solicitor
The structure offers strong support while providing opportunities for leadership and progression.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a capable and ambitious solicitor to join a supportive team and further their career in a well-established, progressive firm.

For more information or to apply, please send a CV and covering letter
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Residential Property Solicitor - Reading

Negotiable

Reading, Berkshire
Posted 27 May 25
- Permanent
- Legal
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Residential Property Solicitor
Reading | Some remote working available
Full-time | Permanent
Salary commensurate with experience + excellent benefits

A well-established, multi-office law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer to join its growing conveyancing department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated property lawyer with 5+ years' PQE who is looking to move into a role that combines fee earning with team leadership and supervision responsibilities.

The Role
Based at the firm's Lower Earley office (with some hybrid working available), the successful candidate will manage their own varied caseload of residential property matters while supporting the Head of Department in the day-to-day management and supervision of the wider team.

The department handles a full range of residential conveyancing matters and is one of the largest of its kind in the region.

Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the principal fee earner for transactions allocated
- Managing a full caseload from instruction to completion
- Advising clients on sales, purchases, leasehold and freehold matters, transfers of equity and re-mortgages
- Supporting and supervising junior lawyers and support staff
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers
- Contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the team
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 5 years' residential conveyancing experience
- Have strong technical expertise in all aspects of residential property work
- Be confident, well-organised and commercially minded
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a supportive, team-oriented approach
- Be comfortable taking ownership of issues and mentoring others
- Have a friendly, approachable manner and a commitment to high standards of client care
What's on Offer
The firm provides a friendly, professional and collaborative working environment, offering:
- Interesting and varied workload
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Ongoing training and support for career development
- Opportunities for progression into more senior management roles
Staff benefits include:
- Health Cash Plan
- 31-36 days annual leave including bank holidays, with a Bank Holiday switch scheme
- Contributory pension
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual paid sick allowance
- Flexitime or non-standard working hours
- Financial support for professional training
- Free conveyancing for staff home moves
- Monthly voucher scheme or paid gym membership
- Paid day off for charity work
- Summer and Christmas parties paid for by the firm
About the Firm
The firm employs around 60 staff across two offices in the Thames Valley and has a strong reputation for its client-focused approach. Much of its work comes from repeat business and referrals, reflecting the emphasis placed on building long-term client relationships. The firm also actively supports community initiatives and values the contributions of its team to its ongoing success.

How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter .
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