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Senior Family Solicitor – South Glamorgan

Senior Family Solicitor in South Glamorgan. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Manage your own caseload of family matters, focusing on divorce, complex financial remedies, and private children issues.

  • Advise on pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements and related family law issues.

  • Undertake advocacy when appropriate.

  • Ensure excellent file management and regulatory compliance.

  • Support business development and networking to grow the family department.

  • Assist in training, supervising, and developing junior staff.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality client service.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx authorised litigator with at least 6 years PQE or equivalent experience.

  • Strong technical knowledge and experience managing family caseloads, particularly in divorce and finance.

  • Confident in undertaking advocacy when needed.

  • Experience in supervising or supporting junior team members.

  • Strong organisational skills, excellent time management, and ability to work under pressure.

  • Commercially minded with the ability to contribute to business development.

  • Positive, personable, and proactive approach to family law.

What's on Offer

  • πŸ“ˆ Excellent career progression

  • 🏑 Hybrid working opportunities

  • 🌟 Supportive and established team

  • βš–οΈ High-quality Senior Family Solicitor work

  • πŸŽ“ Ongoing professional development

  • πŸ’° Competitive benefits package

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Role Summary

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight β€” South Glamorgan

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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