Senior Solicitor - Family Law; -Rounder

Senior Solicitor - Family Law (All-Rounder) - Cheltenham - 6-10 Years PQE

Location: Cheltenham

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)

A dynamic and expanding law firm is opening new offices in Cheltenham in 2026 and is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor with 6-10 years' post-qualification experience to lead and build the practice. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark, establish a new office, and grow a team from the ground up.

• Handling a full range of family law matters (excluding legal aid).
• Leading the development of a new office and building a client base.
• Driving business development initiatives and shaping the practice.
• Managing and supervising junior colleagues.
• Delivering high-quality client service and maintaining professional standards.
• Contributing to the growth of the firm through leadership and innovation.
• Opportunity to bring your own paralegal to support you in building the practice.

• 6-10 years PQE in family law, with broad all-rounder experience.
• Strong technical and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and supervise others.
• Excellent business development skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive approach to building a practice.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

• Competitive salary and fantastic bonus scheme linked to time recording.
• Emerging Leaders Programme for career development.
• Hybrid working (currently available after probation, under review).
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a new office.

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*