Family Senior Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate in Family Law to manage high-value divorce and financial matters for high-net-worth clients. The role offers a clear career progression pathway toward Legal Director and potentially Partnership within a national law firm.

You will join an established Family team, handling complex matrimonial cases, and collaborating with specialists across the firm to drive the Birmingham practice forward.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on private divorce and financial matters.
• Handling high-value or complex matrimonial cases.
• Excellent client relationships and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with ability to develop practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
• Oversee complex financial settlements with substantial assets.
• Handle divorce/separation matters for high-net-worth individuals.
• Negotiate financial settlements and advise on matrimonial issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth clients and professional referrers.
• Collaborate with national Family specialists across the firm's offices.
• Contribute to growth of the Birmingham Family practice.

Skills

Senior Associate level

Family law

Client relationship skills

Job description

Senior Associate – Family Law

Birmingham | £70,000–£90,000 + Bonus | Legal 100 Law Firm | Clear Progression to Legal Director / Partner

Are you an experienced Family Solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to take the next step towards a senior leadership position?

I'm currently working with a leading, multi-office Legal 100 law firm looking to appoint a talented Senior Associate to its established Family team in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national practice, handling complex, high-value matrimonial and financial matters for high-net-worth clients, while benefiting from the support, resources and expertise of a wider national team.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the clear progression pathway towards Legal Director and potentially Partnership, offering the chance to develop your career within a firm committed to long-term growth.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining an established and supportive Family team, working on a varied caseload of high-quality private family matters, including:

• High-value divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
• Complex financial settlements involving substantial assets, property portfolios, pensions and business interests.
• Divorce and separation matters for high-net-worth individuals.
• Negotiating financial settlements and advising clients on complex matrimonial issues.
• Building and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth clients and professional referrers.
• Working collaboratively with experienced Family specialists across the firm's national office network.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the Birmingham Family practice.

What Makes This Role Stand Out?

• Salary of £70,000–£90,000 plus bonus, depending on experience.
• Clear career progression towards Legal Director and Partnership.
• High-quality, complex and high-value private family work.
• Exposure to an established high-net-worth client base.
• Support from a well-resourced national Family team.
• The opportunity to build your profile and take on greater responsibility.
• A leading Legal 100 firm with an established multi-office presence.
• Long-term career development within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

I'm keen to speak with experienced Family Solicitors who:

• Are currently operating at Senior Associate level or are ready to make that step.
• Have strong experience advising on private divorce and financial matters.
• Are confident handling high-value or complex matrimonial cases.
• Have excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Are commercially minded and interested in developing their practice.
• Have ambitions to progress towards Legal Director or Partnership.

Interested in Finding Out More?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor who wants more than just their next role. It offers the chance to build a long-term career, work on excellent-quality matters and progress towards a senior leadership position.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Ellie Marshall
Director | Oculus Legal Group
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]