Solicitor
Family & Matrimonial
Surrey
£55,000-£75,000

Family Solicitor

Ref: 1983| Posted: 16th Jul 2025

Eventus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor (3-6 years PQE) to head a small but growing team at a well‑respected, Lexcel‑accredited law firm in Epsom. This permanent position includes a salary of £55k-75k (depending on experience), market‑leading bonus scheme, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, and comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

As Family Solicitor leading the Epsom office family team, you will:

  • Manage a full spectrum of family law cases: divorce, finances, separation, children, and injunctions
  • Supervise and mentor junior fee‑earners, delegating caseloads effectively
  • Draft Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
  • Monitor billing, cash flow, and achieve financial targets
  • Ensure compliance with risk management and file procedures per Lexcel standards
  • Provide cover during staff absences or busy periods
  • Support business development and departmental marketing efforts

Person Specification

We're looking for a Family Solicitor with 3–6 years PQE, who is ready to take on leadership and deliver exceptional client service.

Key skills and attributes include:

  • Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with solid private family law experience
  • A track record in leading or supervising a small team
  • Proficiency with case and practice management systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and strong billing discipline
  • IT literacy and high organisational capability
  • Flexibility to cover work out of hours when required

Benefits & Rewards

The firm offers a supportive environment with strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and growth:

  • Salary £55k-£75k (depending on experience)
  • Market‑leading bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
  • Private health insurance & life assurance
  • Structured professional development and training programmes
  • Regular staff and social events

About the Firm

This Epsom‑based office is Lexcel‑accredited, demonstrating high standards in client care, compliance, risk, and people management. The practice, long established in South London opened an highly successful Epsom branch several years ago which is highly regarded. The Epsom team has earned a fantastic reputation, very high client review scores. They are known for delivering clear, practical, and cost‑effective legal advice, and enjoy excellent client satisfaction.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Family Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at  the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or contact 07495 734 342 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.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.