Private Family Associate Solicitor

A well-established and forward-thinking regional law firm is seeking an experienced and ambitious Private Family Solicitor to lead the creation and development of a brand-new Family Law department.

With a strong presence across the South East and London, this firm is expanding its services to include a dedicated family law offering. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior solicitor with entrepreneurial spirit to shape the vision, structure, and success of a new department from the ground up.

The Role

You will take a lead role in launching and developing the Family Law department, managing your own caseload while also setting the foundation for a growing team. Typical work will include:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedies (including HNW matters)
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation and separation agreements
• Domestic abuse and injunction applications

In addition to fee-earning, you will work closely with senior leadership on strategy, recruitment, business development, compliance, and marketing initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for a solicitor looking to step into a Head of Department position or someone already operating at that level who’s ready for a fresh challenge.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in private family law
• Significant experience managing a full caseload independently
• Strong technical skills, particularly in complex financial matters
• Commercial awareness and confidence in building new client relationships
• Experience or desire to lead, develop, and grow a team
• A strategic mindset and drive to build something long-term
• Panel membership (Resolution, Law Society) and advocacy experience are advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable DOE)
• Leadership role with strategic input and long-term career potential
• Flexibility around office and hybrid working arrangements
• Autonomy to shape and grow a new department with full support
• Access to established infrastructure, marketing, and referrals from a successful firm

Are you ready to take the lead and build something of your own within a respected, growing law firm?

This is a unique chance to launch and grow a family law department under the umbrella of a firm with an excellent reputation, a collaborative culture, and an ambitious outlook.

Salary: Competitive & Negotiable DOE + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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