Solicitor - Family

  • Modus Talent
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

SOLICITOR (FAMILY) Competitive Salary + Bonus Southampton Hybrid Working, Healthcare, Generous Holiday
The Job
An established and highly regarded South Coast law firm is seeking a 3 5 year PQE Solicitor to join its successful Family team in Southampton.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with a highly respected Partner handling high-quality and often high-net-worth family matters. The role offers exposure to complex financial remedy work and private children cases, requiring exceptional client care and strategic thinking.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting a Partner with an established and complex caseload
  • Building and developing your own varied caseload
  • Advising on divorce and separation matters
  • Handling high-value and complex financial remedy cases (including trusts, business assets, pensions and overseas assets)
  • Advising on cohabitation disputes
  • Drafting and advising on pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • Managing private law children matters
  • Taking ownership of time management and financial targets
  • Actively engaging in business development and marketing initiatives
  • Maintaining compliance with regulatory and professional standards
This is a challenging yet rewarding position, offering exposure to premium-quality work within a collaborative and high-performing team.

The Candidate
  • 3 5 years PQE specialising in Family Law
  • Strong experience in divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
  • Experience dealing with high-value or complex asset structures
  • Strong technical ability and attention to detail
  • Exceptional client care skills
  • Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and confidently
  • Strategic thinker with a solutions-focused mindset
  • Commercially aware with an interest in business development
  • Organised, proactive and capable of working independently and within a team

The Package
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Clear career progression pathway
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Healthcare provision
  • City centre office location
  • Active social and charity initiatives

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