Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newham Greater London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
The Opportunity
We are working with an established London law firm seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with Legal Aid experience to join its team.
The position would suit a confident family lawyer with strong private family experience, particularly in complex financial matters and cases involving high-net-worth clients.
The Role
* Divorce and separation
* Financial remedy proceedings
* Complex matrimonial finance matters
* High-net-worth divorce cases
* Matters involving property, businesses, investments and other significant assets
* Private children matters
* Cohabitation disputes
* Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
* Negotiating settlements
* Preparing matters for court proceedings
* Liaising with barristers, experts and other professional advisers
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor admitted to practise in England & Wales
* Current SRA practising certificate
* Strong private family law experience
* Demonstrable experience handling financial remedy matters
* Experience dealing with high-net-worth and/or complex financial cases highly desirable
* Ability to manage a caseload independently
* Strong negotiation and drafting skills
* Excellent client-care and communication skills
* Commercially aware with a professional and sensitive approach