Family Solicitor

Highly regarded regional firm | High-quality private family work. An opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor, ideally with between three and five years' PQE, to join a respected and well-established Family team based in Southampton. The position offers the chance to work closely with a Partner known for their expertise in high-value matrimonial finance and complex private children matters. The team advises on a wide range of family law issues, from divorce and separation to financial settlements involving business interests, trusts, and international assets, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements and children matters. The quality and sensitivity of the work requires a Lawyer with excellent technical ability, sound judgement, and a high standard of client care. You'll initially support the Partner with their caseload, gradually building your own portfolio of matters as your confidence and client base grows. The role will also involve contributing to the team's wider business development initiatives, so a commercial mindset and enthusiasm for developing client relationships will be highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor who combines strong technical ability with empathy, creativity, and clear communication skills. You should be highly organised, proactive, and capable of balancing detail with a broader strategic view of each client's objectives. In return, you'll join a friendly, supportive, and high-performing team where collaboration and professional growth are genuinely encouraged. The firm offers a positive and modern working culture, recognising the importance of wellbeing, flexibility, and long-term career development.

Responsibilities

Support the Partner with their caseload; Gradually build own portfolio of matters as confidence and client base grows; Contribute to the team's wider business development initiatives

Requirements

Solicitor; PQE 1-3 years or 4-6 years; Excellent technical ability; Sound judgement; High standard of client care; Highly organised; Proactive; Capable of balancing detail with a broader strategic view; Strong technical ability; Empathy; Creativity; Clear communication skills

Nice to have

Between three and five years' PQE; Commercial mindset; Enthusiasm for developing client relationships

Benefits

Friendly, supportive, and high-performing team; Collaboration and professional growth encouraged; Positive and modern working culture; Wellbeing and flexibility; Long-term career development