Lex Exec | Specialist Family Law Practice | Hybrid Working
A highly regarded and award-winning specialist family law firm is looking to appoint a Family Lawyer to join its established Chichester office.
This opportunity offers the chance to join one of the South Coast's standout specialist family law practices - a firm that has built an exceptional reputation for combining sophisticated privately funded work with a genuinely modern and progressive culture.
The firm is particularly recognised for its strength in mediation, collaborative law and constructive non-court dispute resolution. Lawyers are actively encouraged to develop modern dispute resolution skills and are supported in building rewarding long-term careers within a healthier and more sustainable style of family law practice.
Since launching in 2018, the firm has experienced rapid and carefully managed growth while remaining committed to the collaborative and supportive ethos that has driven its success. The leadership team is ambitious but intentionally focused on maintaining quality, culture and balance rather than becoming a large volume-driven practice.
The Opportunity
- Broad private family caseload
- Excellent mix of divorce, financial remedy and children matters
- Opportunity to develop expertise in Collaborative Law and wider non-court dispute resolution
- Collaborative Law and Mediation training
- Active involvement in networking, marketing and business development
- Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements
- Opportunity to join a growing and award-winning specialist practice with excellent long-term prospects
The Firm
This specialist family law practice has received recognition from the relevant legal directories, alongside multiple employer and industry awards.
The culture is notably supportive, collaborative and people-focused, with strong emphasis placed on wellbeing, flexibility, professional development and long-term career satisfaction.
Candidate Requirements
- UK qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE
- Strong private family law experience
- Interest in collaborative law, mediation and non-court dispute resolution
- Strong client handling and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic about networking and business development
- Team-focused and commercially aware approach
Salary & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary dependent on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Modern office environment
- Strong administrative and paralegal support
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Generous holiday allowance and pension
- Professional and personal development support
- Wellbeing initiatives and genuinely supportive culture
About Lex Exec
Lex Exec is a boutique legal search business specialising in private wealth-related practice areas, including Family, Private Client, Employment and specialist UHNW advisory work.
We work closely with a select number of highly regarded law firms and focus on long-term career moves rather than high-volume recruitment.
