Senior Associate - Family Matrimonial - Exeter - 8+ years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Ebford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional law firm in Exeter is seeking a Senior Associate in Family Law to lead on high-value matrimonial finance matters. This role involves advising clients, managing complex cases, and mentoring junior lawyers. The position offers enhanced benefits including flexible hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Corporate gym membership discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in high-value matrimonial finance.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of family law, especially high-value matrimonial finance.
• Managing a personal caseload independently.
• Leading on complex financial remedy cases.
• Mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Excellent client-handling skills

Proactive approach

Strong interpersonal abilities

Commercial awareness

Strategic mindset

Collaborative spirit

Education

8+ years PQE in family law

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate - Family Matrimonial - Exeter - 8+ years PQE
Location: Exeter Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000 to £95,000

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with a highly respected regional law firm in their search for a Senior Associate to join their successful and friendly Family team in Exeter. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced family lawyer to lead on high-value matrimonial finance matters while contributing to the growth and strategy of a thriving department.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of family law, with a focus on high-value matrimonial finance, divorce, and prenuptial agreements
• Managing a personal caseload independently, maintaining high standards of client care
• Leading on complex financial remedy cases with strategic, pragmatic advice
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a collaborative team culture
• Engaging in networking and business development initiatives
• Collaborating with marketing and leadership to raise the team's profile
• Staying up to date with evolving legislation and case law
• Working cross-departmentally to deliver full-service legal support
• Contributing to planning, budgeting, and team development

Candidate Requirements

• 8+ years PQE in family law, ideally with experience in high-value matrimonial finance
• Strong technical expertise and excellent client-handling skills
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal abilities
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to delivering exceptional service

Working Arrangements

• This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home and from the Exeter office, depending on client and team needs.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Life assurance, eye tests, and flu jabs
• Corporate gym membership discounts
• Legal support and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to engage in charity fundraising, sports teams, and office socials

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed Email: Phone: /

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.