Family Solicitor – Bournemouth
Experience: 5+ years PQE preferred
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
A well-established regional law firm is looking for a confident and driven Family Solicitor to lead their Bournemouth office’s family law practice. This is a great opportunity to be the sole family law practitioner on site and really shape the firm’s presence in the local market.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a flair for business development—someone who enjoys building lasting client relationships and actively growing the firm’s profile in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling a broad range of private family law matters including divorce, financial remedies, and children issues.
- Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate.
- Proactively networking and generating new business opportunities.
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key local referrers.
- Growing the department’s presence and reputation in Bournemouth.
- Optionally undertaking family mediation (desirable but not essential).
What We’re Looking For:
- Ideally 5+ years PQE in family law.
- A confident, self-motivated practitioner able to work independently.
- Someone with an existing client/referrer following or the ability to develop one.
- Commercially minded, with the drive to grow a caseload.
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
If you’re ready to take ownership and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.