Family Senior Associate

Greater London – £70,000 - £85,000

Senior Associate – International Family Law 
Central London
Hybrid Working

I'm currently working with a highly regarded UK law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate to join its growing International Family team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious family lawyer with significant experience in high-value international divorce and financial remedy matters who is looking to play a key role in the continued growth of a well-established practice.

Alongside managing a varied and high-quality caseload, you'll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to business development initiatives and help mentor and develop junior members of the team.

You'll be responsible for:
  • Managing your own caseload of complex international divorce and financial remedy matters from start to finish.
  • Delivering exceptional client service while ensuring matters are managed efficiently and profitably.
  • Working closely with senior leadership to support the ongoing growth and strategic development of the team.
  • Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
  • Supporting business development activities, networking opportunities and pitches to generate new work.
  • Contributing to departmental strategy and helping identify opportunities for future growth.
  • Working collaboratively across the wider firm to encourage cross-referrals and strengthen internal relationships.
The successful candidate will have:
  • Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in Family Law.
  • Extensive experience advising on international divorce and complex financial remedy matters.
  • A strong track record of delivering outstanding client service.
  • Proven business development experience and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and strong technical ability.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members would be advantageous.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach with a genuine interest in helping grow a successful practice.
If you're an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a senior opportunity within a respected and growing team, apply with you're up to date CV now! 

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Emily Blackmore

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

emily.blackmore@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Blackmore is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. Emily joined in 2021 as part of the London team. She specialises in moving candidates within a range of law firms, from boutiques to the leading Top 100. Emily prides herself on her ability to cultivate and sustain strong professional relationships and uses a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Outside of work, Emily enjoys working on her health and fitness, with Spinning classes being her favourite gym activity.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Family Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £70,000 - £85,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Greater London
  • Reference: 1350946

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