Solicitor

Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Team: Family
Location: Birmingham
The firm

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

The team

Our Family team is highly regarded and known to be a go-to service for high net worth individuals, with our experienced and trusted family lawyers able to provide bespoke, strategic advice.

The team advise on a full spectrum of family law matters including; divorce, separation, cohabitation, pre and post nuptial agreements and children matters. Cases often involve advising on complex family finances with issues including overseas assets, valuation of family businesses and third party interests. 

We have an enviable client list including business owners, directors, senior managers, GPs, city traders and sporting /media personalities.

The role

We have a new opportunity for a Solicitor to join our growing team in Birmingham. We are a busy team with a varied caseload which means there will be the chance to run your own cases as well as assist others in the team on larger matters. This is an exciting opportunity which offers genuine prospects for career progression and development.

Our ideal candidate will have completed at least one seat in a dedicated Family team and have an established track record advising clients on divorce, separation, cohabitation, pre and post nuptial agreements and children matters. You will also have knowledge of court procedures and processes, and have an interest in business development opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious legal adviser who is looking to join a supportive and growing team.

Equal opportunities

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.