Senior Family Associate

We're currently working with a top-tier Legal 500 firm based in Oxford that's seeking an exceptional Senior Family Associate. This is a standout opportunity for a family law specialist looking to take their career to the next level within a firm known for its excellence, innovation, and supportive culture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and pre-/post-nuptial agreements.

• Manage a caseload of high-value or sensitive family law cases with minimal supervision.

• Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and support staff.

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as consent orders, financial agreements, and court pleadings.

• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediation, and arbitration.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of family law legislation, case law, and procedural rules.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, offering empathetic yet pragmatic legal solutions.

• Support business development initiatives, including networking, attending industry events, and contributing to legal publications.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

The successful candidate:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5 + years PQE in family law.

• Proven experience handling complex and high-value family law cases independently.

• Strong knowledge of family law, including divorce, financial remedy, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse cases.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships with sensitivity, professionalism, and discretion.

• Supervisory or mentoring experience, supporting junior legal staff or trainees.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of organisation and ability to manage multiple cases effectively.

• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a substantial bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, a contributory pension, comprehensive family-friendly policies, and private medical insurance.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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