Associate Family Solicitor

Henderson Scott Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & Benefits Package

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited in Banbury/Bicester is seeking an ambitious Family Solicitor to join its expanding Family Law team. You will handle a varied caseload in private family law, with a focus on financial remedy matters involving pensions, business assets and high-net-worth individuals.

The firm offers a supportive, career-minded environment where you can mentor junior colleagues, develop client relationships and contribute to business development while delivering excellent client care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in private family law.
• Strong experience handling financial remedy matters.
• Knowledge of pensions, business interests and high-net-worth clients.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Commercial and proactive business development approach.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Advising clients on divorce, separation and complex financial remedy cases.
• Handling matters involving pensions, family businesses and high-value assets.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Assisting with business development and networking activities.
• Ensuring exceptional levels of client care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Private family law

Financial remedy

Pensions

High net worth

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Role: Family Solicitor / Associate
Location: Banbury or Bicester
Salary: Competitive Salary plus Bonus & Benefits Package

The Opportunity

A highly regarded and award-winning regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Family Solicitor to join its growing Family Law team in either Banbury or Bicester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer looking to handle high-quality work while progressing their career within a supportive and people-focused environment. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering all aspects of private family law, with a particular focus on financial remedy matters involving pensions, business assets and high-net-worth individuals. The role also offers the opportunity to support and mentor junior team members while working closely with experienced colleagues across a well-established department.

The Firm

Our client is a leading regional law firm with an excellent reputation for client care, technical expertise and employee development. The firm has built a collaborative culture where individuals are supported to achieve their professional goals through structured career progression, ongoing training and a strong focus on work-life balance. The Family team is widely recognised for its expertise in complex matrimonial finance matters and continues to attract a high calibre of work from clients across Oxfordshire and the surrounding regions. Lawyers benefit from a modern and supportive working environment, strong leadership and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Advising clients on divorce, separation and complex financial remedy cases.
• Handling matters involving pensions, family businesses and high-value assets.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Assisting with business development and networking activities.
• Ensuring exceptional levels of client care and regulatory compliance.

You Will Likely Have:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in private family law.
• Strong experience handling financial remedy matters.
• Knowledge of cases involving pensions, business interests and high-net-worth clients.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• A commercial and proactive approach to business development.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected regional practice offering high-quality work, excellent support, clear progression opportunities and the chance to further establish yourself within a successful and growing Family Law team.