Family Solicitor/Legal Executive – Senior Associate/Partnership

Exeter, Devon | Hybrid Working | £75,000+

Family Solicitor/Legal Executive – Exeter

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a highly regarded and growing law firm in Exeter, Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Lawyer looking for their next career move, with the opportunity to join the team at Senior Associate or Partnership level, depending on experience.

The firm has an established presence and strong reputation, while retaining a friendly, approachable and genuinely supportive culture. You’ll have the benefit of working within a well-resourced team where your contribution will be recognised and valued.

The Family Lawyer role

You will take responsibility for a varied privately funded family law caseload, acting for a broad range of clients across a range of family matters.

Your experience is likely to include:

• Divorce and separation
• Matrimonial finance and financial remedy matters
• High-value and complex financial cases
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Privately funded family work
• Managing your own caseload and client relationships

You’ll also benefit from dedicated marketing support, as well as the wider resources of an established legal team, helping you to develop your profile and build your practice.

What are we looking for?

We’re keen to hear from experienced Family Solicitors, Family Lawyers and Legal Executives who are looking for a long-term career opportunity in Exeter.

You should have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Ideally 4+ years' PQE in family law
• Strong experience across privately funded family matters
• Experience handling matrimonial finance and/or complex financial remedy work
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A commercially minded approach and an interest in developing your career

Applications are also welcomed from candidates who are already operating at Senior Associate or Partnership level.

Salary & benefits

• £75,000+ salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Senior Associate or Partnership opportunity
• Future partnership prospects
• 30 days' annual leave
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Flu vaccination
• Eye care scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Structured career progression
• Strong marketing and business development support

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing Family team in Exeter without losing the benefits of a supportive and down-to-earth working environment.

The firm is large enough to offer a strong infrastructure, established client base and genuine career opportunities, but small enough that you’ll receive the support, visibility and recognition you would expect from a close-knit team.

For an experienced Family Solicitor or Legal Executive, this could be an excellent next step with genuine scope to progress towards Senior Associate and Partnership.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Family Lawyer in Exeter or the wider Devon area and would like to explore the opportunity confidentially, click Apply Now and send over your CV.

Alternatively, call Paul Norman for a confidential discussion about the role and your career options.

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