Senior Family Lawyer/ Associate
Nottingham (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE)
An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join its growing Family team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to become part of a high-performing and forward-thinking department handling a broad range of privately funded family matters. Some travel and occasional out-of-hours work may be required for business development, networking, meetings, and training purposes.
The successful candidate will have strong experience dealing with high-net-worth financial matters, Children Act proceedings, and a wide range of family law issues. The firm is looking for someone who is commercially minded, proactive, and passionate about delivering an excellent client experience.
The Role
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing a varied caseload covering all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial remedy matters, Children Act proceedings, TOLATA disputes, injunctive relief, and elements of international family law.
- Advising on preventative family law matters, including pre-nuptial agreements.
- Supporting the continued growth and profile of the Family department through business development and networking activities.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering a high standard of client care.
- Working collaboratively within the wider team while also managing matters independently with minimal supervision.
- Supervising and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.
- Ensuring compliance with quality procedures and internal management systems.
- Managing work efficiently and commercially to meet individual and team targets.
- Continuing professional and personal development to maintain and enhance technical expertise.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant legal qualification.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience within Family Law.
- Experience handling a broad and complex caseload, including high-net-worth financial cases and Children Act matters.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach.
- Experience contributing to business development initiatives.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- A confident and professional manner when dealing with clients and stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to mentor junior colleagues.
- Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment alongside genuine opportunities for progression and professional development. Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Additional leave for birthdays and Christmas/New Year closures.
- Private healthcare options.
- Healthcare cashback plan.
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Group life assurance.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Apply
Please submit your CV demonstrating your relevant experience and suitability for the role or contact Steph at Simpson Judge for more info!
stephanie.goupil@simpsonjudge.co.uk