Family Associate Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Family Solicitor to join its collaborative family law team. This role involves managing a low-volume, high-value caseload and offers flexible working arrangements, career progression, and the opportunity to work with respected professionals in family law.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative team culture

Access to complex, high-quality family law work

Clear career progression based on merit

Firm-wide bonus scheme

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in family law.
• Experience with high-net-worth and complex financial cases.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handling divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters.
• Providing tailored legal advice to clients.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Client care skills

Communication skills

Time management

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Associate Family Solicitor
Location: Hybrid (with flexibility on working hours)
Salary: Competitive + Firm-wide bonus scheme
Experience Level:2+ PQE

Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Family Solicitor to join its well-established and collaborative family law team. This position is suited to a solicitor with over six years of post-qualification experience who is looking to handle a low-volume, high-value caseload, often involving complex or high-net-worth matters.
The successful candidate will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a strong progression pathway, and the chance to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the field.
Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a diverse caseload that includes:
• • Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
  • Co-habitation disputes and TOLATA claims
  • Private children matters
  • Injunctions, including fertility and surrogacy issues
  • Civil partnership breakdowns
  • Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Providing high-quality, tailored legal advice to clients, including high-net-worth individuals.
• Managing all aspects of case progression, including compliance, billing, and reporting.
• Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting their development.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the department on complex family law matters.
• Participating in business development initiatives and contributing to the team's ongoing growth and reputation.

Key Requirements:

• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 6+ years PQE in family law.
• Demonstrable experience across the full spectrum of family law matters listed above.
• Proven ability to manage high-net-worth and/or complex financial cases.
• Strong client care skills, with a compassionate and professional approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong time management.
• A collaborative, proactive team player who can work independently where required.

What the Firm Offers:

• Hybrid working model with modifiable hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Access to complex, high-quality family law work from the outset.
• Clear and structured career progression based on merit.
• Competitive salary and full benefits, including a firm-wide bonus scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family solicitor looking to develop their career in a progressive and respected legal environment.