Divorce & Finance Legal Advisor

Divorce & Finance Legal Advisor

Family Department | Yeovil | Full Time | Minimum 3 Years’ PQE

From £45,000 Dependant on PQE

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Divorce & Finance Legal Advisor to join our Family team, based in our Yeovil office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Advisor with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience who has developed strong experience in divorce, separation and financial matters and is looking to progress their career within a supportive and well-established team.

The role

You will manage your own caseload of family matters, with a particular focus on:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Financial settlements following relationship breakdown
• Consent orders and separation agreements
• Negotiating settlements
• Working closely with colleagues across the Family department and wider firm
• Developing relationships with existing and prospective clients and supporting the continued growth of the department

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor or Charted Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE
• Has demonstrable experience handling divorce and financial matters
• Is confident managing their own caseload
• Has strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Provides clear, practical and commercially sensible advice
• Has excellent communication and client-care skills
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Understands the importance of sensitivity and discretion when working with family clients
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Is keen to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Family department

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a friendly and supportive environment, working alongside experienced colleagues while building your own practice in divorce and financial work.

The role is full time and based at our Yeovil office.

Interested? Please apply now with your CV for a confidential call back.