Family Law Solicitor

Location: Camberley, Surrey / Hybrid

Working pattern: Part-time or full-time

Experience: Minimum 3+ years PQE

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

An opportunity to build something meaningful.

Hartley Law is launching a dedicated Family Law service and we are looking for an experienced family lawyer.

As a Family law Solicitor, you will have the autonomy, responsibility and support to shape our Family Law offering. You will work closely with our CEO and wider team to develop the service and help make it a successful and meaningful part of Hartley Law.

This is also an area where Hartley Law is committed to making a wider difference.

We have an established commitment to advocating for reform within the family justice system, particularly around domestic abuse, trauma, and the protection of children. We want our Family Law service to be part of that wider conversation, to lead in its industry and contribute positively to society and the future of family justice.

If you recognise that the current family justice system needs reform and want to be part of building a better alternative, this role is for you.

About Hartley Law

Founded in 2016 by CEO Karenjit Dhaliwal, Hartley Law is a boutique, client-focused firm delivering clear, practical legal advice without the jargon.

As a Certified B Corporation, we use business as a force for good. Our work extends beyond traditional practice to include pro bono initiatives, charitable partnerships, and systemic reform within the family justice system - particularly around domestic abuse, trauma, and child protection.

We focus on understanding what matters to our clients, providing straightforward advice, and delivering an exceptional service from the first conversation through to resolution and beyond.

Why Family Law?

Family law can be some of the most personal and difficult work a lawyer undertakes.

Relationship breakdown, arrangements for children, financial uncertainty, domestic abuse and other family disputes can have a profound impact on people's lives.

We want to build a novel Family Law service that fully recognises this.

Our approach will combine excellent legal advice with empathy, genuine understanding of the subject and its connection to other disciplines, clear communication, and strong client care. We want our clients to feel listened to, informed and supported with passionate advocacy.

The role

As a Family Law Solicitor you will be key in our Family Law practice, overseeing the day-to-day legal delivery while working closely with our CEO.

Your role will include

o We are looking for an entrepreneurial lawyer who thrives in environments without a pre-existing

playbook and wants to drive positive change in the industry.

o Implement the strategy for Hartley Law's Family Law services.

o Implement processes and systems that allow the department to operate efficiently and provide an

excellent client experience.

o Develop a sustainable and commercially successful Family Law practice.

o Identify opportunities to grow the department and Hartley Law's wider client base.

o Identify future recruitment needs and support the growth of the team.

o Mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff as the department grows.

o Collaborate with colleagues across Hartley Law and identify opportunities for cross-referrals and

wider client support.

Legal work and client care

o Manage your own caseload and advise clients across your areas of family law expertise.

o Awareness of how to speak with victims of domestic abuse, be trauma informed.

o Provide high-quality, practical and commercially sensible legal advice.

o Handle matters with sensitivity and professionalism, and with a strong focus on client outcomes.

o Ensure clients receive clear, timely and personalised communication.

o Maintain high professional and regulatory standards.

Business development

o Build relationships with existing and prospective clients, and professional contacts.

o Build relationships with external professionals, including barristers, psychologists, therapists, forensic

auditors.

o Contribute to Family Law marketing and content.

About you - the person we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced family lawyer who is ready to lead, build and influence positive change in the industry.

You will have

o Minimum 3+ years’ PQE with strong experience independently managing a Family Law caseload.

o Strong technical knowledge, sound legal judgement, analytical and organised.

o Excellent communication and professional relationship skills.

o Collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to work autonomously, take ownership, and thrive

within a small, growing team.

o A genuine commitment to high professional standards of client care.

Experience matters, but so does the way you work. You will be:

Empathic & Client-First

You understand the emotional weight of family disputes and deliver compassionate, clear, trauma-informed support.

Forward-Thinking

You are open to challenging traditional legal models and finding better, modern solutions for clients and families.

Care about Impact

You are passionate about your work and want to contribute to meaningful systemic change beyond case files.

What you can expect from Hartley Law

This is a genuinely collaborative and flexible environment.

We are a small, ambitious team where your ideas will be heard and your contribution will make a visible difference. We believe in giving people the autonomy to do their best work while providing the support they need to succeed.

Our approach to working includes

o Hybrid working

o A modern and supportive working environment

o Opportunities for training, professional and personal development

o Free parking

o Pension

o Generous holiday allowance

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want Hartley Law to be a place where people are treated fairly, respected, and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Please find our diversity policy here.

Why join us?

If you're looking for the opportunity to shape a Family Law practice, develop a team, influence and transform how clients experience family legal services, and contribute to meaningful change, we'd like to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to have a genuine impact on the future of Family Law at Hartley Law and to make the role your own.

How to apply

Ready to build something meaningful? To apply, email your CV to Sign in to view email

If you would like an informal, confidential conversation about the role before applying, feel free to DM Karenjit Dhaliwal on LinkedIn or contact us on 07950 468807.

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