Family Law - Senior Associate

Family Law Senior Associate (8-10+ PQE)

Salary: £75,000-£95,000 + bonus

Location: London

Top-tier HNW caseload + genuine progression

If you're a senior Family Solicitor who enjoys complex, high-value work and wants the autonomy to shape a growing practice (without sacrificing support, quality, or career direction), this is a standout opportunity. Our client is an established, multi-office UK law firm with a strong reputation for client service and a genuinely people first culture.

The Opportunity

Join a high-performing Family team handling a broad mix of high-net-worth financial remedy and private children matters, with scope to develop a specialism and play a visible role in the team's growth. You'll have the backing of experienced Partners, a collaborative environment, and clear routes to progress as the department continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

High quality fee earning and case ownership

• Manage a varied Family caseload including HNW financial remedy, private children (Children Act), TOLATA, injunctive relief, and elements of international family work
• Deliver commercially sound advice with a strong focus on client care and outcomes
• Work with a high level of autonomy, while reporting into senior leadership within the department

Business development and profile building

• Contribute to the team's growth through referrals, networking, and relationship building
• Attend meetings and events as required (some travel and occasional out of hours activity will be involved)

Team contribution and supervision

• Support and supervise junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping to raise standards across the team
• Maintain strong compliance with internal quality procedures and systems

What Our Client Is Looking For

Essential requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent UK recognised qualification)
• 8-10+ years' PQE in Family law (Senior Associate level capability)
• Demonstrable experience managing:
  • High-net-worth financial remedy negotiations and proceedings
  • Children Act proceedings
  • TOLATA disputes
  • Injunctive applications (desirable but advantageous)
• Proven ability to run matters with minimal supervision and deliver against targets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence advising demanding clients

Technical and practical skills

• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong organisation, prioritisation, and deadline management
• A measured, professional approach with high integrity and discretion

Salary, Benefits & Working Arrangement

Salary: £75,000-£95,000 (guideline range for London Senior Associate Family hires; final package dependent on PQE and HNW exposure)

Benefits include (with several employer paid elements):

• 30 days' annual leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Christmas Eve (full day) and New Year's Eve (half day) leave (where they fall on working days)
• Private healthcare (Bupa) - employer paid
• Healthcare cash plan for you and your family - employer paid
• Enhanced pension - 5% matched contribution
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 additional days)
• Group Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
• Ongoing professional and personal development support

Location/working pattern: London-based role. Specific hybrid/office expectations will be confirmed at shortlist stage, alongside any travel requirements.

Career Progression

This role offers genuine scope to:

• Develop a recognised specialism within Family
• Take on increased leadership and mentoring responsibility
• Progress toward Managing Associate / Legal Director / Partnership track (depending on structure and performance)

Apply / Enquire (Confidential)

To apply or have a confidential discussion, contact:

David Hawthorne Finch
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)
Email:

(If you'd like to share a CV, please send it in confidence along with a brief note on your current PQE and HNW Family exposure.)

Confidentiality: This vacancy is being advertised anonymously. Any application or enquiry will be handled in strict confidence, and no details will be shared with our client without your express permission.