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Posted 05 August, 2026

Senior Family Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Oculus are working with a well-established, national law firm seeking a highly experienced Family Solicitor to join their private family team.

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This is a senior opportunity for an individual with strong expertise in privately funded family law matters, particularly high-value financial remedy work.

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This role would suit a confident, self-sufficient solicitor who is comfortable running a complex caseload independently while also playing an active role in business development and client relationship building.

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Key areas of work include:

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• Divorce and dissolution

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• Financial remedy proceedings

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• High-net-worth financial settlements

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• Property and asset division

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• Pension sharing arrangements

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• Cohabitation disputes

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• Separation agreements

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• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

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Requirements:

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• Minimum 8 years’ PQE in Family Law

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• Strong background in private family work

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• Extensive experience in divorce and financial remedy matters

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• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value cases

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• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills

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• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development

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• Ability to work independently and within a team

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Desirable:

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• Membership of Resolution

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• Family Law accreditation or equivalent recognition

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• Established network of professional referrers

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• Experience mentoring junior lawyers

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing team.

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If this sounds of interest please get in touch:

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07771357113

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megan.keyworth-[email protected]