Family Associate (1-4 PQE) | Legal 200 Firm | £55k-£70k | Excellent Hybrid

Family Associate (1-4 PQE) | Legal 200 Firm | £55k-£70k | Excellent Hybrid

Family Associate (1-4 PQE)

£55,000 - £70,000

Reading

Our client, a Legal 200 and Top Tier Legal 500 firm based in Reading is looking for a Family Solicitor to join their well established team, focusing on HNW privately funded matters. With a strong focus on mediation, including complex financial and child matters, this is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor that enjoys an interesting caseload.

Current expansion within the team means that they are interested in hearing from 1-4 PQE Solicitors, coming from strong Legal 500 firm or family boutiques, and experienced in HNW family matters. Accessible by car or rail from London, in renumeration they offer an excellent work/life balance (generally 2 days a week in-office), a competitive salary, and excellent progression/support.

The role

This role involves providing a high-quality legal service to HNW and UHNW clients across all aspects of family law matters:

• Manage a caseload of matters including divorce, spousal maintenance, coercive behaviour, cohabitation agreements, financial matters, domestic violence, family mediation, pre-nups and post-nups and legal separation.
• Support senior solicitors and partners won complex matters when necessary.
• Assist junior legal professionals and help with the continued development with the team.
• Communicate clearly and develop a strong base of return clients.
• Research appropriate case law and provide high quality technical advice as needed.

What they are looking for

• UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX member of 1-4 years PQE (other levels will be considered on a case by case basis).
• Experience in private family law within a reputable team, ideally with experience assisting HNW and UHNW clients.
• Strong academics from a reputable university.
• Friendly demeanor with an interest in assisting with charitable firm events.
• An enthusiasm for personal development and family law.

This firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a top tier firm that is continuing to grow. They offer a friendly and flexible environment with fast internal growth.

As renumeration, they offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme as well as a strong benefits package that is available on request. They maintain a great work/life balance with excellent hybrid working (2 days in office max) that can be made flexible around the individual.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).