Solicitor
Family & Matrimonial
County Durham
£50,000 - £70,000

Family Solicitor

Ref: 1579| Posted: 29th Apr 2024

Eventus Legal are recruiting for a Family Solicitor with experience in private finances to join the private Family team of a successful, growing, regional law firm, from their head office in Darlington, County Durham. This is a permanent position offered either full-time or 4 days per week. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus your birthday and Christmas closure as additional leave, bonus and private healthcare.  

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced solicitor to handle a varied caseload of complex and high-value financial matters arising from divorce and separation, including (but not limited to) property, pensions, businesses, trusts, and international assets.

The incoming Family Solicitor will advise and represent clients on all aspects of private family finance law, including financial settlements, spousal maintenance, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and financial provision for children.

Person Specification

Applications are sought from experienced Solicitors with a strong background in private finance matters and a minimum of 5 years PQE. You will also:

  • Have a proven track record of handling complex and mid to high-value financial cases, with excellent technical and analytical skills.
  • Pride yourself on a client-focused approach, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and deliver high-quality service.
  • Possess excellent communication and advocacy skills, both written and oral, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.

Benefits and Rewards

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful regional law firm based at either Associate or Senior Associate level. Although the role is based from their head office in Darlington, County Durham, the successful professional will have the opportunity to work across their network of offices and from home on a hybrid basis. Other benefits include:

  • Annual salary reviews
  • Free parking 
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with your birthday and the Christmas closure given as additional leave
  • Private healthcare
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Bonus scheme

About the Company

This is a highly successful law firm with a low-staff turnover and an excellent reputation in the local market. This firm has several offices throughout the North-East and is ranked across various departments by the Legal 500.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this exciting Family Solicitor job. Alternatively, to learn more about this Family Solicitor job opportunity, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or contact 0113 418 2494 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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