Opportunity: Family Lawyer (4+ Years PQE)

Location: Trowbridge (Hybrid, Flexible - Full or Part-Time)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus (DOE)

Lead a Growing Family Law Team in Trowbridge

Are you an experienced Family Lawyer ready to take the next step? We're partnering with a highly regarded regional firm with offices across Wiltshire and Somerset, known for its strong reputation in Family Law and people-first culture.

They're looking for a Senior Family Solicitor to lead their Family Law offering in Trowbridge - managing a high-quality private caseload, developing local presence and shaping the department's future direction.

Why You Will Love This Role:

Be the lead: Take charge of the Trowbridge Family team, managing your own caseload and driving growth in the region.
Varied work: Handle privately funded matters including divorce, financial remedy, separation and cohabitation agreements, injunctions, and private children work - often with medium to high-net-worth clients.
Team support: You'll have a dedicated secretary, two experienced paralegals, and close collaboration with senior colleagues (two Partners and an Associate) in nearby offices.
Autonomy & influence: Build client relationships your way, refine local processes, and contribute to board-level strategic discussions.
Mentor & grow: Play a key role in guiding and developing junior team members as the department expands.

Progression & Recognition:

Clear path to Partnership within five years, with a fast-track route in as little as two years for the right person.
Salary up to £75,000, rising by £4,000 after probation, with regular pay reviews.
Senior lawyers have genuine influence - shaping not just their department but having board level influence.

Why Join This Firm:

Known for its down-to-earth culture, quality work, and commitment to staff wellbeing, this firm values collaboration over competition, balance over targets and development over hierarchy.

Benefits:

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
Bonus scheme
Private health insurance
Long service awards (extra leave, gift vouchers & hampers)
Pension contribution, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, charity leave, cycle-to-work scheme, social events and much more!

What We Are Looking For:

Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in private Family Law
Strong technical ability and a client-focused approach
Confident managing your own caseload and driving business development
A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and building relationships

If you're looking to lead, grow, and shape a respected Family Law team while enjoying flexibility, support and a genuine work-life balance - I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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