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Family Solicitor – Bristol

Family Solicitor in Bristol. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Bristol

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

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The Role

  • Advise on complex financial remedy work, private children law, and cohabitation disputes.

  • Handle high-value family matters involving business interests and significant assets.

  • Work with professionals, high-net-worth individuals, and clients from sectors like sport and agriculture.

About You

  • 4+ years' PQE in Family Law with experience in a recognised practice.

  • Strong expertise in privately funded financial remedy work and private children matters.

  • Excellent technical knowledge and a foundation in litigation.

  • Understanding of non-court dispute resolution methods.

  • Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.

  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple matters.

  • Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused.

  • Interest in business development and building local market relationships.

What's on Offer

  • High-quality privately funded Family work.

  • Complex and interesting caseload.

  • Established and sophisticated client base.

  • Supportive and collaborative team.

  • Flexible and hybrid working.

  • Strong career progression opportunities.

  • Learning and development support.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Opportunity for business development and market profile enhancement.

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Role Summary

Location

Bristol

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Bristol

Bristol continues to see a surge in Top 50 presence, driven by a desire for quality of life and reduced overheads. Salaries remain highly competitive against London ranges.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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