Family Solicitor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
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Salary
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£51,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and LS Legal Solicitors is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Part-Time / Consultant Family Solicitor – Family Law
LS Legal Solicitors | City of London / Remote Working
About Us
LS Legal Solicitors is a multi-service law firm based in the City of London (EC2M). We are a small, agile and growing practice providing high-quality legal advice across a range of areas, including immigration, family law, corporate and commercial matters, and civil litigation.
Our diverse client base includes private individuals, local businesses, high-net-worth individuals and international clients from around the world.
The Role
Due to the continued growth of our Family Department, we are looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join us on either a part-time employed or consultant basis.
This opportunity would suit a confident and commercially minded solicitor who is looking for flexibility while becoming part of a supportive and growing practice.
You will be expected to manage your own caseload independently, provide a high standard of client care and contribute to the continued development of the Family Department.
We welcome applications from SRA-regulated solicitors with at least 2 years' PQE and experienced CILEx practitioners specialising in Family Law.
Ideally, you will have experience across a broad range of family law matters, including:
• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including HNW matters
• Child arrangements orders, including live-with/contact, specific issue and prohibited steps orders
• Domestic abuse matters, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Separation and cohabitation agreements
• Private law children matters, including internal and international relocation
• Public law children matters and care proceedings – desirable but not essential
• Consent orders and enforcement applications
• Drafting statements, applications and court bundles
• Conducting advocacy at appropriate hearings
• Advising clients on mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
• Managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Delivering clear, sensitive and client-focused legal advice
About You
The successful candidate will:
• Be an SRA-regulated solicitor or suitably qualified CILEx practitioner with strong Family Law experience
• Be confident managing matters independently from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Have excellent technical, drafting and client-care skills
• Be highly organised, meticulous and able to manage competing deadlines
• Communicate complex and sensitive legal issues clearly and empathetically
• Have a proactive and commercially aware approach
• Be interested in contributing to the growth and development of the department
• Have an existing client following or referral network – advantageous for consultant applicants, but not essential
• Have Russian language skills – advantageous, but not essential
What We Offer
We can offer a flexible arrangement depending on the successful candidate's experience and preferred working model, including:
• Part-time employed or consultant solicitor opportunities
• Flexible and remote working
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to develop your practice and professional profile
• Scope to play an active role in the growth of our Family Department
• Referral opportunities
• Competitive remuneration, to be agreed depending on experience and working arrangement
If you are an experienced Family Solicitor looking for greater flexibility and the opportunity to work with a growing City of London practice, we would be pleased to hear from you.
📩 Please send your CV to Anna at [email protected].
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sample- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LS Legal Solicitors holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.