Family Associate Solicitor
Posted 19 hours 43 minutes ago by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Cheshire, Altrincham, United Kingdom, WA141
Job Description
Associate Family Solicitor
Location: Hybrid (with flexibility on working hours)
Salary: Competitive + Firm-wide bonus scheme
Experience Level:2+ PQE
Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Family Solicitor to join its well-established and collaborative family law team. This position is suited to a solicitor with over six years of post-qualification experience who is looking to handle a low-volume, high-value caseload, often involving complex or high-net-worth matters.
The successful candidate will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a strong progression pathway, and the chance to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
What the Firm Offers:

Location: Hybrid (with flexibility on working hours)
Salary: Competitive + Firm-wide bonus scheme
Experience Level:2+ PQE
Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Family Solicitor to join its well-established and collaborative family law team. This position is suited to a solicitor with over six years of post-qualification experience who is looking to handle a low-volume, high-value caseload, often involving complex or high-net-worth matters.
The successful candidate will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a strong progression pathway, and the chance to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling a diverse caseload that includes:
- Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
- Co-habitation disputes and TOLATA claims
- Private children matters
- Injunctions, including fertility and surrogacy issues
- Civil partnership breakdowns
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Providing high-quality, tailored legal advice to clients, including high-net-worth individuals.
- Managing all aspects of case progression, including compliance, billing, and reporting.
- Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting their development.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the department on complex family law matters.
- Participating in business development initiatives and contributing to the team's ongoing growth and reputation.
- A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 6+ years PQE in family law.
- Demonstrable experience across the full spectrum of family law matters listed above.
- Proven ability to manage high-net-worth and/or complex financial cases.
- Strong client care skills, with a compassionate and professional approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and strong time management.
- A collaborative, proactive team player who can work independently where required.
What the Firm Offers:
- Hybrid working model with modifiable hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Access to complex, high-quality family law work from the outset.
- Clear and structured career progression based on merit.
- Competitive salary and full benefits, including a firm-wide bonus scheme.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership.