A highly regarded, top-ranked London law firm is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Family Associate to join its award-winning team in Central London.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading family team working on a broad mix of children and financial remedy matters, including high-value and cross-border cases.
You will work closely with Partners and Senior Associates on a varied caseload, with strong exposure to complex and high-profile work.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising clients on a wide range of family law matters, including children and financial remedy cases
- Managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion
- Preparing key legal documents including witness statements, court applications and financial disclosure (Forms E, ES1, ES2, etc.)
- Handling contested hearings, interim applications and FDRs
- Supporting on cross-border children matters, including liaising with international lawyers and relevant authorities
- Drafting instructions to counsel and experts
- Maintaining accurate file management, time recording and billing
- Contributing to business development, marketing initiatives and profile-raising activities
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE in family law
- Experience handling both children and financial remedy matters
- Background working with high-net-worth or complex family cases
- Strong technical ability with excellent attention to detail
- Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
- Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
- Proactive, organised and able to manage competing deadlines
- A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Work within an award-winning, highly ranked family team
- Exposure to high-quality, complex and cross-border work
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
- Involvement in thought leadership, networking and business development