Family Senior Associate

Winchester – £85,000 - £100,000

Senior Associate – Family Law
Location: London
Salary: £Competitive + Bonus
Type: Permanent
A prestigious, top-tier law firm based in the heart of London is seeking an exceptional Senior Associate to join its Family Law department. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected practitioners in the field, handling high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth matters in one of the most elite family law practices in the UK.
The Role: As a Senior Associate, you will take the lead on complex and high-profile cases, including:
  • Divorce and separation involving significant assets and international elements
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • Private children matters, including international relocation and abduction
  • Financial remedy cases with multi-jurisdictional considerations
You’ll be working with clients including entrepreneurs, high-profile individuals, and international families, providing bespoke, strategic advice with discretion and sensitivity.
Key Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 4 years' PQE in Family Law
  • Experience handling complex, high-value cases independently
  • Exceptional client-handling skills with a strong commercial mindset
  • Proven ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent academic credentials and a polished, professional presence
Why Apply?
  • Join one of the most elite family law teams in the country
  • Work on market-leading, high-stakes cases with UHNW clients
  • Clear progression path with the opportunity to develop into partnership
  • Supportive and dynamic culture with strong emphasis on excellence

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Emily Flewitt

Head of London and Home Counties
0203 846 3071

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Family Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £85,000 - £100,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Winchester
  • Reference: 1134656