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Family Solicitor – Gloucestershire

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

Competitive

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Manage a varied caseload of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and child arrangements.

  • Handle Section 8 applications where appropriate.

  • Advise on separation, cohabitation, and nuptial agreements.

  • Build strong client relationships and provide clear advice from consultation to resolution.

  • Prepare applications, legal documents, and correspondence.

  • Maintain high standards of client care and compliance.

  • Contribute to business development and team growth.

About You

  • Experience in handling a broad range of family law matters.

  • Strong technical, legal, and advisory skills.

  • Experience with Section 8 applications is advantageous.

  • Ability to manage your own caseload with support.

  • Excellent communication and client-care skills.

  • Attention to detail and organised case management.

  • Enthusiasm for family law and developing your profile in the Cotswolds.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Generous holiday entitlement.

  • Discretionary and performance-related bonuses.

  • Free car parking.

  • Private healthcare and company pension contributions.

  • Life insurance and professional fees paid.

  • Hybrid working available.

  • Supportive working environment with career progression opportunities.

Why This Role

This position offers a chance to work closely with clients in a friendly, supportive legal team, with opportunities for professional development and business growth.

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Your consultant

Charlotte Wills

Charlotte Wills

Managing Director

Role Summary

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Gloucestershire

The current legal recruitment landscape is highly active. Firms are prioritizing strategic hires and offering robust packages to secure top-tier talent in specialized fields.

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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