Family Associate

Overview

In this role you will handle a high-quality privately funded family caseload within a Top 100 firm, working across a national platform with London ties. You will manage matters, nurture client relationships, and provide commercial guidance in a collaborative, yet autonomous team. The position offers exposure to City-level work and cross-office collaboration, with strong support and opportunity to build a personal profile. This is a timely, sought-after opportunity in a well-regarded family practice with a national footprint.

Responsibilities

• Manage privately funded family matters including financial remedy, children, and cohabitation disputes
• Run matters end-to-end and maintain client relationships
• Deliver commercial, practical advice and develop a personal presence within the team
• Engage in business development and leverage cross-office links (London office)
• Support and collaborate within a national platform while maintaining autonomy

Key requirements

• around 3+ PQE
• strong privately funded family experience
• good technical ability
• confidence to manage client relationships
• commercially aware and capable of business development
• willingness to operate within a national platform rather than a purely local practice

• client relationship management
• commercial awareness
• team collaboration
• privately funded family law
• financial remedy (divorce)
• children matters

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