Senior Family Solicitor

• Annual Salary: Competitive, DOE
• Location: Farnborough, North Hampshire / Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Family Solicitor with over 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our highly regarded Family department. This role involves providing expert advice and representation across a broad range of family matters, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the growth and success of the department. This position is ideal for an experienced family lawyer looking to make a significant impact within a collaborative and ambitious team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child law, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse cases.
• Advise clients on legal aid eligibility where applicable and represent them at court hearings.
• Manage cases from instruction through to conclusion, preparing legal documentation, witness statements, and evidence for hearings.
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel to ensure the highest standard of representation for clients.
• Deliver commercially aware, practical legal advice tailored to clients’ individual circumstances.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of family law legislation, case law, and legal developments.
• Advise clients on mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes where appropriate.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong client relationships to support both client satisfaction and business growth.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals within the team.
• Review work completed by team members to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with professional standards.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Attend networking and business development events to raise your profile and strengthen the department’s market presence.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives, including article writing and thought leadership content.
• Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, SRA and CILEx regulations, and professional obligations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years PQE in family law.
• Strong technical background with a proven track record in financial remedy and children matters.
• Confident in developing client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Ability to contribute to the growth of the department through business development activities.
• A following or established network of clients would be highly advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Fee Earner Bonus Scheme.
• Free car parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure.
• Perkbox benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive and dynamic team.

To apply for this Family Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts, at Reed, your Local Legal Recruitment specialist.