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Family Solicitor – Bristol

Family Solicitor in Bristol. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Bristol

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

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The Role

  • Manage a varied caseload covering high-value financial remedy disputes, private children law, and cohabitation matters with minimal supervision.

  • Act as a trusted adviser to high-net-worth clients, business owners, and professional clients, delivering exceptional, client-focused advice.

  • Balance traditional litigation strategies with a strong awareness and application of non-court dispute resolution practices.

  • Actively contribute to business development, networking, and firm marketing initiatives, drawing on existing professional connections in the region.

  • Collaborate closely with team members across all levels to maintain high standards of service and client care.

  • Ensure full compliance with information security standards and firm policies.

About You

  • Ideally 4+ years PQE managing complex, high-quality family law matters at a leading regional or national firm.

  • Strong foundation in both litigated and non-litigated family law proceedings, with commercial awareness and sharp legal expertise.

  • Established local professional connections with a proven drive for business development and practice growth.

  • Proactive, adaptable, and forward-planning, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of delivering top-tier service to sophisticated clients.

  • Strong academic credentials.

What's on Offer

  • Flexible & Hybrid Working: Empowering you to strike the right balance between remote working and collaborative office environments.

  • Career Progression: A clear pathway to advance your career in a supportive, meritocratic environment.

  • Learning & Development: Comprehensive training programmes tailored to support your personal and professional growth.

  • Wellbeing & Culture: Dedicated wellbeing initiatives within a diverse, safe, and respectful firm culture.

  • Benefits Package: A competitive salary alongside a broad suite of flexible employee benefits.

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Role Summary

Location

Bristol

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Bristol

Bristol continues to see a surge in Top 50 presence, driven by a desire for quality of life and reduced overheads. Salaries remain highly competitive against London ranges.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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