Job Description
Family Law Senior Associate (8–10+ PQE)
Salary: £75,000–£95,000 + bonus
Location: London
Top-tier HNW caseload + genuine progression
If you’re a senior Family Solicitor who enjoys complex, high-value work and wants the autonomy to shape a growing practice (without sacrificing support, quality, or career direction), this is a standout opportunity. Our client is an established, multi-office UK law firm with a strong reputation for client service and a genuinely people-first culture.
The Opportunity
Join a high-performing Family team handling a broad mix of high-net-worth financial remedy and private children matters, with scope to develop a specialism and play a visible role in the team’s growth. You’ll have the backing of experienced Partners, a collaborative environment, and clear routes to progress as the department continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities
High-quality fee earning and case ownership
- Manage a varied Family caseload including HNW financial remedy, private children (Children Act), TOLATA, injunctive relief, and elements of international family work
- Deliver commercially sound advice with a strong focus on client care and outcomes
- Work with a high level of autonomy, while reporting into senior leadership within the department
Business development and profile building
- Contribute to the team’s growth through referrals, networking, and relationship building
- Attend meetings and events as required (some travel and occasional out-of-hours activity will be involved)
Team contribution and supervision
- Support and supervise junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping to raise standards across the team
- Maintain strong compliance with internal quality procedures and systems
What Our Client Is Looking For
Essential requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent UK-recognised qualification)
- 8–10+ years’ PQE in Family law (Senior Associate level capability)
- Demonstrable experience managing:
- High-net-worth financial remedy negotiations and proceedings
- Children Act proceedings
- TOLATA disputes
- Injunctive applications (desirable but advantageous)
- Proven ability to run matters with minimal supervision and deliver against targets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence advising demanding clients
Technical and practical skills
- Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong organisation, prioritisation, and deadline management
- A measured, professional approach with high integrity and discretion
Salary, Benefits & Working Arrangement
Salary: £75,000–£95,000 (guideline range for London Senior Associate Family hires; final package dependent on PQE and HNW exposure)
Benefits include (with several employer-paid elements):
- 30 days’ annual leave + UK Bank Holidays
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Christmas Eve (full day) and New Year’s Eve (half day) leave (where they fall on working days)
- Private healthcare (Bupa) – employer paid
- Healthcare cash plan for you and your family – employer paid
- Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution
- Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 additional days)
- Group Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
- Ongoing professional and personal development support
Location/working pattern: London-based role. Specific hybrid/office expectations will be confirmed at shortlist stage, alongside any travel requirements.
Career Progression
This role offers genuine scope to:
- Develop a recognised specialism within Family
- Take on increased leadership and mentoring responsibility
- Progress toward Managing Associate / Legal Director / Partnership track (depending on structure and performance)
Apply / Enquire (Confidential)
To apply or have a confidential discussion, contact:
(If you’d like to share a CV, please send it in confidence along with a brief note on your current PQE and HNW Family exposure.)
Confidentiality: This vacancy is being advertised anonymously. Any application or enquiry will be handled in strict confidence, and no details will be shared with our client without your express permission.