Senior Associate - Private Family Law | Milton Keynes

Fullers Family Law; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package & benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

High-quality training, mentoring and发展

Supportive leadership and a genuinely友

Work-life harmony

Job summary

Fullers Family Law Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced family lawyer to join our office. You’ll bring 5+ years PQE in private family law, delivering clear, strategic legal advice with warmth and professionalism.

You’ll work in a supportive, values-driven firm that invests in growth, work-life harmony and high-quality training while you nurture client relationships through complex, life-changing cases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with strong private family law experience.
• Skilled in negotiation, advocacy and complex case strategy.
• Warm, clear and confident in your communication.
• Naturally organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Steady under pressure, reassuring in approach, and able to empower others.
• Comfortable working in a paperless, tech-enabled environment.
• A team player with professional maturity - and a sense of humour.
• Motivated, resilient and committed to giving clients the best possible service.

Responsibilities

• Strategy, negotiation and practical problem-solving
• Delivering clear, grounded legal advice that clients understand
• Managing cases with independence, accountability and warmth
• Building strong client relationships, always with empathy and professionalism
• Championing high standards and helping shape team culture

Job description

Wanted: An Experienced Family Lawyer, Trusted to Deliver Their Best Work in our Milton Keynes Office.

Do you thrive when combining expert legal thinking with a practical, human approach?

Are you the person people turn to for clarity, strategy and calm direction, even in the most challenging cases?

And are you looking for a firm where you’re trusted to get on with what you do best?

Your experience matters - and at Fullers, it’s genuinely valued. If you want to work somewhere that trusts your judgment and appreciates the expertise you’ve built over years, this could be the right next step.

Who Are We?

Fullers Family Law is a growing, values-driven firm known for doing things properly, caring about our clients, leading with confidence, and working together to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and our team.

We work with clients at some of the most pivotal moments in their lives, and our team is at the heart of their journey.

We’re proud to be an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to helping you grow, thrive and stay genuinely supported.

Your development matters to us as much as the service you deliver.

Why Join Fullers?

• Treats you like the professional you are - trusted, valued and empowered to use your judgment
• Gives you independence while making sure you’re never without guidance, encouragement or a sounding board
• Invests in your growth, wellbeing and long-term future, so you can thrive
• Believes in kindness, clarity and open communication, especially when things are challenging
• Recognises your strengths and gives you the space and support to sharpen them
• Celebrates your contributions, big and small, because the work you do genuinely matters
• Values people over process, ensuring your work has purpose and your clients feel truly cared for

You’ll make a direct, positive impact on clients navigating life-changing moments, all while being part of a team that brings reassurance and professionalism to everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategy, negotiation and practical problem-solving
• Delivering clear, grounded legal advice that clients understand
• Managing cases with independence, accountability and warmth
• Building strong client relationships, always with empathy and professionalism
• Championing high standards and helping shape team culture

This is a role where your judgment, personality and expertise really matter.

Is This You?

• 5+ years PQE with strong private family law experience
• Skilled in negotiation, advocacy and complex case strategy
• Warm, clear and confident in your communication
• Naturally organised with excellent attention to detail
• Steady under pressure, reassuring in approach, and able to empower others
• Comfortable working in a paperless, tech-enabled environment
• A team player with professional maturity - and a sense of humour
• Motivated, resilient and committed to giving clients the best possible service

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive package & benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• High-quality training, mentoring and development
• Supportive leadership and a genuinely friendly culture
• A firm that understands work-life harmony
• A chance to make a meaningful impact - every single day