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Posted 30 July, 2026

NQ - 4PQE Family Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group
Exeter, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Private Family Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE)

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Exeter | Hybrid Working

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Leading Legal 500 Firm | Salary up to £55k+

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Are you a newly qualified to 4 years' PQE Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to develop your career with a highly regarded regional firm? This is an excellent opportunity to join a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognised practice, working alongside an experienced and supportive team handling high-quality privately funded family matters.

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You'll be joining a well-established and forward-thinking firm that places genuine emphasis on training, development and colleague wellbeing. Working from the firm's Exeter office on a hybrid basis, you'll gain exposure to a varied caseload while building your expertise in Private Family Law within a collaborative environment.

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What you'll be doing:

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  • Managing a broad range of privately funded family matters
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  • Advising clients on divorce and separation, financial remedy proceedings, TOLATA and Schedule 1 Children Act disputes
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  • Handling child arrangements matters and urgent injunction applications
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  • Building strong relationships with clients while delivering exceptional levels of client care
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  • Working collaboratively with colleagues whilst developing your own caseload and expertise
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About you:

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  • Newly Qualified to 4 years' PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
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  • Experience in privately funded Family Law
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  • Excellent communication and client care skills
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Benefits:

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  • Salary up to £55k+
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  • Annual Bonus
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  • Hybrid working
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  • 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
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  • Christmas Closure
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  • Private medical healthcare
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  • Generous pension scheme
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  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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  • Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
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  • Discounted legal services
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  • Ongoing training and career development within a Legal 500 firm
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  • Annual volunteering days
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Next Steps…

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To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Bradley Remnant at Oculus Legal Group to arrange a confidential call or meeting.

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