Family Solicitor, Senior Associate - Partner (5+ PQE)
JOB_53282984703385Job type
PermanentLocation
SouthamptonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Private PracticeIndustry
LegalPay
Competitive
A Family Solicitor opportunity at Senior Associate / Partner level in a well regarded, progressive firm.
Your new company
A UK Top 100 law firm recognised in The Times’ Top Law Firms, with particular praise for its Family teams, amongst a host of other accolades, reaffirming them as a great place to work which offers scale, stability and a strong platform for career progression. This Full-Service firm has multiple locations, offering a fantastic opportunity for multi-team collaboration, and shared client growth.
Your new role
Working as part of an experienced, award-winning family team, you’ll handle a varied caseload covering financial matters relating to divorce, children work, cohabitation disputes and pre‑/post‑nuptial agreements. You’ll take on leadership responsibilities, setting strategy, managing team members and helping to shape the continued growth of the practice. Collaboration sits at the heart of this role, working closely with colleagues to develop the wider service offering. The core client group typically hold complex financial arrangements, with a notable proportion coming from the agricultural and rural sectors.What you'll need to succeed
You’ll be an experienced senior family lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, confident in managing your own caseload while supporting and delegating to others. A strong network of referrers, excellent communication skills and a reputation for constructive, strategic advice are essential. You’ll be ready to lead on business development, understand the regional marketplace and maintain relationships built on trust. Experience in non‑court dispute resolution such as mediation would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package and an inclusive culture with genuine flexibility, allowing you to balance office life with hybrid working. This is a genuinely relaxed but professional environment, alongside regular social and networking opportunities, working from a unique working environment.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in these roles or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
If these jobs aren’t quite right for you, but you’re exploring new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
Talk to Samuel Bowyer, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Southampton, 3rd Floor, One Dorset Street, SouthamptonTelephone 02382020104