Family & Matrimonial Solicitor Newtownards
We are currently working with a progressive and highly regarded Northern Ireland law firm that is seeking to appoint a Family & Matrimonial Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its expanding specialist family law team based in County Down.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to join a well-established practice with a strong reputation for high-quality private family law work across Northern Ireland, including complex matrimonial finance and children matters.
The Role
The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of privately funded family and matrimonial matters, including:
- Separation and divorce
- Financial settlements and ancillary relief
- Children Order proceedings and custody disputes
- Domestic violence matters
- Civil partnership disputes
- Cohabitation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Complex financial cases involving pensions, trusts, businesses, farms and inherited assets
- Collaborative settlements and negotiated resolutions
- Cases with cross-jurisdictional or international elements
The role offers exposure to high-quality and often complex work, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in this area.
Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland with 3+ years PQE
- Strong experience in family and matrimonial law
- Ability to manage files independently from instruction to conclusion
- Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
- Strong advocacy and negotiation abilities
- Experience dealing with privately funded matters
- A sensitive, practical and commercially minded approach
Experience in complex financial remedy work and children matters would be particularly advantageous.
The Opportunity
- Join a respected and growing specialist family law team
- High-quality privately funded caseload
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Strong long-term career progression prospects
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
- Flexible and modern working culture
This opportunity would particularly suit a solicitor seeking to further develop their career within a progressive regional firm known for its specialist expertise and strong reputation in family and matrimonial law across Northern Ireland.
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We are currently working with a progressive and highly regarded Northern Ireland law firm that is seeking to appoint a Family & Matrimonial Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its expanding specialist family law team based in County Down.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to join a well-established practice with a strong reputation for high-quality private family law work across Northern Ireland, including complex matrimonial finance and children matters.
The Role
The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of privately funded family and matrimonial matters, including:
- Separation and divorce
- Financial settlements and ancillary relief
- Children Order proceedings and custody disputes
- Domestic violence matters
- Civil partnership disputes
- Cohabitation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Complex financial cases involving pensions, trusts, businesses, farms and inherited assets
- Collaborative settlements and negotiated resolutions
- Cases with cross-jurisdictional or international elements
The role offers exposure to high-quality and often complex work, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in this area.
Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland with 3+ years PQE
- Strong experience in family and matrimonial law
- Ability to manage files independently from instruction to conclusion
- Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
- Strong advocacy and negotiation abilities
- Experience dealing with privately funded matters
- A sensitive, practical and commercially minded approach
Experience in complex financial remedy work and children matters would be particularly advantageous.
The Opportunity
- Join a respected and growing specialist family law team
- High-quality privately funded caseload
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Strong long-term career progression prospects
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
- Flexible and modern working culture
This opportunity would particularly suit a solicitor seeking to further develop their career within a progressive regional firm known for its specialist expertise and strong reputation in family and matrimonial law across Northern Ireland.
WHJS1_NI
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