Family Associate

London – Salary negotiable based on experience

Are you a Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive, high-performing team? Our client—a highly regarded, forward-thinking law firm is seeking a talented Associate Solicitor to join their Family & Relationships department.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of family law matters, with a particular emphasis on private children work, alongside experienced Partners and Senior Associates.

The Role You’ll be involved in all aspects of family law, providing specialist advice to a diverse client base. The role offers hands-on experience managing your own caseload while collaborating on complex, high-value matters. You’ll liaise directly with clients, counsel, and other professionals to deliver exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on private children and financial remedy matters, including high-net-worth and cross-border disputes
  • Manage litigation processes—drafting statements, preparing bundles, instructing experts, and briefing counsel
  • Support Partners and senior team members on complex cases
  • Contribute to business development through articles, events, and thought leadership
  • Ensure full compliance with professional and regulatory standards
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE in family law
  • Strong experience in private children matters, with some exposure to financial cases
  • Excellent drafting, advocacy, and communication skills
  • Commercially astute, organised, and solution-driven
  • Confident handling complex, high-net-worth disputes
  • A team player who enjoys collaboration and contributing to growth
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a highly respected, award-winning family team
  • Supportive and inclusive culture focused on professional growth
  • Flexible working arrangements

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Leah Ellson

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk

Leah Ellson is an Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. She now works in the Dubai office, specialising in placing legal professionals across the region. Leah works with leading firms, ranging from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. She holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and brings 6 years of experience in sales and recruitment roles. Leah excels at developing strong professional relationships and consistently hitting targets. In her spare time, she enjoys going out for food, friends, and family, and staying fit by hitting the gym.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Family Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1293674

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