Senior Family Solicitor | Doncaster A highly regarded specialist family law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its established team in Doncaster.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented family lawyer to handle a broad range of privately funded family work while becoming an integral part of a growing and ambitious practice.
The Opportunity You will be entrusted with managing your own caseload of private family matters and will work alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The caseload will include:
Divorce and separation
Financial remedy matters
Private children disputes
Cohabitation disputes
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Separation agreements
Injunction applications
TOLATA matters (desirable but not essential)
Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior members of the team, contribute to business development initiatives, build relationships within the local market, and support the continued expansion of the Doncaster office.
About You The firm is keen to hear from solicitors with significant family law experience, ideally around 8 years' PQE or above, although applications from candidates with strong relevant expertise are encouraged.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Experience advising on both financial and children matters
The ability to run a varied caseload independently
Strong client relationship and communication skills
Excellent drafting and case management abilities
Commercial awareness and a consistent billing background
Previous supervisory experience, or an interest in developing this area
A proactive approach to networking and business development
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A collaborative and professional attitude
Experience dealing with TOLATA claims would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.
Benefits In return, you will join a respected specialist practice offering:
High-quality private family law work
A well-established reputation and referral network
Dedicated administrative and operational support
A friendly and supportive team culture
Competitive salary based on experience
Workplace pension scheme
Death in service benefit
Additional birthday leave
Health cash plan
Access to a 24/7 remote GP service
Clear opportunities for long-term career progression
Working Pattern The role is based in Doncaster and is primarily office-based. Full-time applicants are preferred, although flexibility may be available for the right candidate.
This position would suit an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to join a specialist practice where they can enjoy quality work, autonomy, and genuine opportunities to help shape the future growth of the department.
For more information, please reach out to me here:
jennifer.crowther@qedlegal.com
07359 554471