Family Law Senior Associate Solicitor or FCILEx or part time min

Overview

Role
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Want a new challenge in a friendly, award winning law firm? Farnfields Solicitors have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE to join our established and growing family law team at our Warminster, Wiltshire offices, on a full-time or part-time permanent basis (minimum 4 days per week) with the option of hybrid working (a minimum of 2 days in the office).

This is a key role, delivering high quality legal advice, building strong client relationships and contributing to the development of the department. Managing a full caseload consisting of:

• Divorce and dissolution proceedings
• Financial remedy matters
• Private law children (all areas)
• Pre and post nuptial agreements
• Separation agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Non-molestation and occupation order proceedings
• Provide strategic, practical and client focused advice from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Drafting pleadings, agreements and complex court documents
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Negotiating settlements and using NCDR
• Maintaining high levels of compliance, file management and client care
• Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, counsel and other professionals
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required
• Contributing to the development of the family team

You will be an experienced Family Lawyer with comprehensive experience across all areas of private family law, managing a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision.

A qualified solicitor or legal executive (authorised person) with at least 5 years PQE and have extensive experience across all areas. You will have proven ability to manage a complex caseload and sensitive cases independently with strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure. You will have excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills and be a confident communicator with a compassionate client focused and solutions focused approach.

You will be able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Ideally you will be a Member of resolution Accredited mediator or collaborative lawyer but not essential. Supervisory experience is advantageous.

A bit about us:
Farnfields is a well-established and successful law firm with a modern, down-to-earth approach. We are passionate about delivering outstanding service to our clients and take pride in being an active part of the local community. We value being friendly, supportive, and ambitious — qualities that define both how we work with our clients and how we support one another as colleagues.

Recognising the importance of family life, we foster a culture that promotes a healthy work–life balance alongside professional growth. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:

• Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year 2024 – The British Conveyancing Awards
• Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023 – Law Net
• Leading Firm – The Legal 500, 2021

As a Lexcel-accredited firm and proud Law Net member, we are dedicated to continuous career development, offering challenging and rewarding work that engages and motivates our team. At Farnfields, you’ll find a law firm that combines professional expertise with a supportive and approachable culture — a place where both clients and colleagues feel valued.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award winning firm who are modern, friendly and ambitious; coupled with a down to earth approach. Please apply in writing, attaching your CV, to

Expect far more… Apply now to join a great team and take a step forward in your career.