Family Lawyer

Michelmores LLP.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to manage complex cases for high-net-worth clients. You will work closely with partners to provide innovative solutions in family law. Candidates should have 1-5 years PQE in family law, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment that values teamwork and client success.

Qualifications

• 1-5 PQE in family law, experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic about business development.
• Pro-active, professional and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for complex family law cases.
• Represent clients at all stages of life.
• Contribute to innovative solutions for family law.

Skills

PQE in family law

Experience with HNW/UNHW clients

Complex financial remedy proceedings

Complex children cases

Business development

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Family Lawyer (Associate) – Bristol

Michelmores LLP is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking team in Bristol. This is an associate‑level role where you will represent high‑profile, high‑net‑worth, and international clients in a range of family law matters, including nuptial agreements, wealth protection, contested financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation, complex children law, and domestic abuse injunctions.

Why Michelmores? We are a flexible, inclusive organisation that values fresh thinking, growth and success. We encourage our lawyers to broaden their understanding of commercial challenges and to foster creative and commercial thinking to support long‑term career success. Our culture is built on teamwork, excellence and the pursuit of the best outcomes for clients.

What does the role involve? Working closely with partners and senior team members, you will take responsibility for complex family law cases, represent clients at all stages of life, and contribute to innovative solutions for family law.

Who are we looking for?

• 1‑5 PQE in family law, experience with HNW/UNHW clients, complex financial remedy proceedings and complex children cases preferred
• Enthusiastic about business development and marketing alongside legal practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Pro‑active, professional and collaborative approach with willingness to support partners in other teams and offices
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrated multi‑tasking and prioritisation
• Effective communication under pressure and positive role model

Next Steps – to apply click below or call Lisa Gater (Recruitment Business Partner) on 07355677986.

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment, and treatment of our staff.

As part of our recruitment policy, candidates are subject to pre‑employment screening checks, including DBS, adverse media, financial screening, and verification of employment history, right to work, qualifications and memberships. For further information, email [e-mail].

*No agencies please – agency assistance will be via invitation only. Speculative candidates submitted without invitation will not be considered as represented by an agent.

Seniority level: Not applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice and Legal Services