Job Description

Family Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)

Location: Telford

Salary: £32,000 to £42,000

Experience: NQ to 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are a newly qualified Family Solicitor (or up to 2 years’ PQE) looking to build your career in a supportive, well-regarded team, this is a great opportunity in Telford. You will gain exposure to a broad range of privately funded family matters and play an important role supporting clients through sensitive and often life-changing situations.

Our client is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor to join an established and successful team. You will work alongside experienced lawyers, develop your technical skills and benefit from a constructive, solutions-focused approach that aims to minimise conflict and achieve practical outcomes.

This role offers high-quality private family work and a clear development pathway. You will be supported to build confidence running matters, strengthen your client-care skills and broaden your experience across a wide range of family law issues.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on divorce and separation matters

• Supporting on financial settlements and financial remedy work

• Handling private children matters including child arrangements

• Advising on cohabitation disputes and agreements

• Drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

• Advising on child maintenance and financial provision

• Supporting clients on domestic abuse matters

• Assisting on adoption, surrogacy and fertility law matters

• Advising on property disputes involving family relationships

• Drafting separation agreements and providing relationship advice for unmarried couples

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) NQ to 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

• Completed a Family Law seat or has gained experience in family matters

• Strong client care and communication skills, with empathy and professionalism

• Good drafting, organisation and time management skills

• Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach

• Genuine interest in developing within a respected Family Law practice

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £32,000 to £42,000

• High-quality and varied private family work

• Direct access to experienced and supportive lawyers

• Genuine opportunities for progression

• Collaborative, friendly team environment

• Comprehensive benefits package

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Telford.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.