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The Role

At Goughs, being based in Wiltshire doesn’t mean compromising on the quality of work. As part of our Chambers recognised firm, you’ll handle high-value, complex cases including:

  • Financial remedies involving multi-jurisdictional assets
  • International relocation
  • Off-shore trusts and structures
  • Matters regularly exceeding £10 million in assets

You’ll join a growing and ambitious team where your ideas will be welcomed at a firm that is proud to do things differently.

Part of the Goughs success is due to our commitment to 5-year strategic action plans, including our upcoming technology review as we embrace AI and automation.

We take an innovative approach to business development and believe in empowering our lawyers to shape the future of the firm.

Your Experience and Qualifications

We’re looking for a lawyer who:

  • Has experience across the full spectrum of family law (divorce, financial remedies, children matters, injunctions, nuptial agreements).
  • Is confident handling complex, high-value matters with sensitivity and commercial awareness.
  • Enjoys building strong client relationships and has a natural ability to negotiate and manage expectations.
  • Is ambitious, collaborative and excited by the prospect of contributing to an expanding, forward-thinking firm.
  • Thrives in a flexible working environment and values being part of a team.
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Our Firm Goals

We carefully chose our values as a firm to ensure they reflect the way we conduct our work, both internally and externally. We embrace 5 core values; Trust, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, and Engagement. We reflect these in all areas of our practice, in particular, in our personal and dedicated service to each and every client. By embedding these values into our culture our clients recognise us as trusted advisors. 

Our commitment to our clients and hard work over the years is reflected in the ‘Leading Firm‘ ranking that we have achieved for consecutive years from the prestigious Chambers & Partners, and Legal 500 directories. As a firm, we intend to continue to dedicate ourselves to our values in the pursuit of trusted advisor status.

Life at Goughs

Our mission is to provide excellent, trusted and truly personal legal services. How we do this is simple – we are committed to our clients, our people and our communities. Whether you require legal services for you, your family or your business, you can rest assured that with over forty lawyers at seven easy-to-reach high street locations, you will receive high quality legal advice, tailored to meet your needs.

Goughs Legal 500 2026

Our Values

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Teamwork

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Trainee Solicitor #2

“The best thing about my training contract is the responsibility you are given over cases, even from an early stage, and the ability to run your own caseload.”

Trainee Solicitor #1

“From day one of my training contract I was speaking with clients, attending meetings with my supervising partner, and after a short while I was working on my own files.

Lindsey Nolan

“Goughs are a forward thinking law firm, with traditional values but a modern approach. They encourage autonomy whilst also providing a support network that allows growth and progression.”

Jem Quemper

“The trust and autonomy given to me has allowed me to make my mark and contribute meaningfully.”

Georgina Catlin

“Since joining Goughs in 2019, I have flourished as a Solicitor. I have all the support I need from a large Family Department in order to provide an excellent service to my clients, whilst also ensuring I have a great work/life balance. We have an extremely supportive and open culture at Goughs which enables me to say that I love not only my job but my workplace. Goughs also have very clear values and encourage staff to take matters such as the ecosystem, health and wellbeing and charity work very seriously, resulting in a varied and exciting place to work.”

Understanding of a difficult time for me (Review Solicitor)

Natasha was very understanding of the situation and I appreciated the support and expertise she provided at a difficult time.

The Team

The team at Goughs Solicitors is made up of experienced legal professionals dedicated to providing expert advice and exceptional client service. With offices across Wiltshire, our teams work collaboratively across key departments, including Family Law, Private Client, Residential Property, and Commercial Law.

At Goughs, we pride ourselves on our strong local presence and commitment to delivering practical, tailored legal solutions. Our teams are easily accessible, whether in person or remotely, ensuring that clients receive the support they need, whenever they need it.

Head of Department

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Our Offices

We have seven offices dotted across Wiltshire in;

  • Calne
  • Chippenham
  • Corsham
  • Devizes
  • Melksham
  • Trowbridge

Trainee Solicitor #2

“The best thing about my training contract is the responsibility you are given over cases, even from an early stage, and the ability to run your own caseload.”

Trainee Solicitor #1

“From day one of my training contract I was speaking with clients, attending meetings with my supervising partner, and after a short while I was working on my own files.

Lindsey Nolan

“Goughs are a forward thinking law firm, with traditional values but a modern approach. They encourage autonomy whilst also providing a support network that allows growth and progression.”

Jem Quemper

“The trust and autonomy given to me has allowed me to make my mark and contribute meaningfully.”

Georgina Catlin

“Since joining Goughs in 2019, I have flourished as a Solicitor. I have all the support I need from a large Family Department in order to provide an excellent service to my clients, whilst also ensuring I have a great work/life balance. We have an extremely supportive and open culture at Goughs which enables me to say that I love not only my job but my workplace. Goughs also have very clear values and encourage staff to take matters such as the ecosystem, health and wellbeing and charity work very seriously, resulting in a varied and exciting place to work.”

Understanding of a difficult time for me (Review Solicitor)

Natasha was very understanding of the situation and I appreciated the support and expertise she provided at a difficult time.

Life at Goughs

Our mission is to provide excellent, trusted and truly personal legal services. How we do this is simple – we are committed to our clients, our people and our communities. Whether you require legal services for you, your family or your business, you can rest assured that with over forty lawyers at seven easy-to-reach high street locations, you will receive high quality legal advice, tailored to meet your needs.

Goughs Legal 500 2026

Our Benefits

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