Family Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking boutique law firm revolutionizing family law with innovative technology and a remote-first culture. This role offers a unique opportunity for a Family Solicitor or Partner with 5-7 years PQE to manage a complex caseload while enjoying true work-life balance. With flexible office attendance and a focus on autonomy, this firm is dedicated to transforming legal services and providing exceptional client care. Whether you're aiming for leadership or seeking a stable environment with high-quality work, this position promises growth and satisfaction in your legal career.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Remote-First Culture

Fast-Track Leadership Opportunities

High-Quality Work

Autonomy in Work

Qualifications

• 5-7 years PQE as a Family Solicitor or Partner required.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value family law cases.

Responsibilities

• Run a complex caseload of financial and children matters.
• Work closely with a senior mentor for professional development.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

High-Value Caseload Management

Billing and Lead Conversion

Innovative Legal Service Delivery

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5-7 PQE)

Legal 500 Experience

Job description

• Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Management within a boutique, commercially aware family law firm.
• Join a firm that’s revolutionising family law with cutting-edge technology and a novel approach to chargeable time.
• Enjoy true work-life balance with a remote-first culture and flexible office attendance.

This is a rare opportunity for a Family Solicitor (5-7 PQE) or Partner to join a forward-thinking boutique law firm that is transforming the way family law is practised.

With a fully remote culture and a progressive, commercially driven approach, this firm is tearing up the rule book on chargeable time, harnessing AI and technology to deliver exceptional client service while ensuring its lawyers achieve true work-life balance.

For those with leadership ambitions, this is a fast-track opportunity to Team Leader or Management. You’ll work closely with a senior mentor to enhance your skills, develop your practice, and take on a key role in the firm’s ongoing growth.

Equally, if leadership isn’t your goal, this firm offers high-quality work, a complex caseload, and long-term stability in an environment that values autonomy and flexibility.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a family solicitor or partner who:

• Has 5-7 years PQE.
• Can run a complex, high-value caseload of financial, children, and non-molestation matters.
• Is commercially aware, confident in billing and converting leads.
• Ideally has Legal 500 experience (desirable).
• Values autonomy and work-life balance, thriving in a remote-first culture.
• Has a positive, open-minded approach and is comfortable discussing innovative ways to deliver legal services.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000–£70,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• Flexible working – required in the office just once per week, once a fortnight, or even once per month for the right person.
• Part-time options available (three or four days per week).
• Fast-track to leadership – progression to Team Leader or Management.
• A novel, tech-driven approach to family law, focused on efficiency and innovation.
• Fully remote-first firm, offering real autonomy and work-life balance.

Contact Lucy Wickham

If you’re a family solicitor or partner looking for high-quality work, cutting-edge innovation, and career progression, get in touch with Lucy Wickham at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.