Family Law Solicitor
Full-time
Mid
Description
Family Law Senior Associate (5+ PQE)
Salary: £75,000+ (+ bonus)
Location: Central London | High-quality private work + clear progression
You’re a Family Solicitor at Senior Associate level and want a role that genuinely values quality over volume. This is a standout opportunity with our client, a well-regarded Central London practice with an established private family offering and a strong reputation for client care.
You’ll join a team where you can run your own matters with autonomy, work closely with experienced leadership, and build towards future progression (including a pathway to Managing Associate/Legal Director/Partner, depending on experience and appetite).
The Opportunity
This is a senior fee-earning position handling a broad range of private family matters, with the support and infrastructure to do your best work.
What you’ll be doing
• Managing a caseload of private family law matters from instruction to conclusion
• Advising on a range of issues including:
• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation disputes and Schedule 1 (where relevant)
• Pre/post-nuptial agreements
• Drafting and negotiating settlement documentation and court pleadings
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and referral networks
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where appropriate)
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the department
What our client is looking for
To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
• 5+ years’ PQE as a Family Solicitor (or equivalent experience)
• Strong UK private family law experience gained within a recognised UK practice
• Demonstrable experience running matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Confidence dealing with HNW/complex financial cases (desirable, not essential)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy preparation skills
• A client-first approach with strong commercial awareness
Qualifications
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent qualification with strong UK practice experience)
Location & working arrangement
• Central London office location
• Working arrangement to be confirmed, but typically offers a professional, flexible approach depending on seniority and client needs
Salary & benefits
• £75,000+ basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Bonus/performance-related earnings (role dependent)
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare (or healthcare cash plan)
• Life assurance (role dependent)
• Professional development support (CPD, training, and progression planning)
• A supportive environment with genuine career progression opportunities
Apply / enquire
To apply or have a confidential conversation, contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
If you’d like, share your CV, or simply send a message with your current PQE and salary expectations and I’ll come back to you promptly.
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
Salary: £75,000+ (+ bonus)
Location: Central London | High-quality private work + clear progression
You’re a Family Solicitor at Senior Associate level and want a role that genuinely values quality over volume. This is a standout opportunity with our client, a well-regarded Central London practice with an established private family offering and a strong reputation for client care.
You’ll join a team where you can run your own matters with autonomy, work closely with experienced leadership, and build towards future progression (including a pathway to Managing Associate/Legal Director/Partner, depending on experience and appetite).
The Opportunity
This is a senior fee-earning position handling a broad range of private family matters, with the support and infrastructure to do your best work.
What you’ll be doing
• Managing a caseload of private family law matters from instruction to conclusion
• Advising on a range of issues including:
• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation disputes and Schedule 1 (where relevant)
• Pre/post-nuptial agreements
• Drafting and negotiating settlement documentation and court pleadings
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and referral networks
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where appropriate)
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the department
What our client is looking for
To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
• 5+ years’ PQE as a Family Solicitor (or equivalent experience)
• Strong UK private family law experience gained within a recognised UK practice
• Demonstrable experience running matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Confidence dealing with HNW/complex financial cases (desirable, not essential)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy preparation skills
• A client-first approach with strong commercial awareness
Qualifications
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent qualification with strong UK practice experience)
Location & working arrangement
• Central London office location
• Working arrangement to be confirmed, but typically offers a professional, flexible approach depending on seniority and client needs
Salary & benefits
• £75,000+ basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Bonus/performance-related earnings (role dependent)
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare (or healthcare cash plan)
• Life assurance (role dependent)
• Professional development support (CPD, training, and progression planning)
• A supportive environment with genuine career progression opportunities
Apply / enquire
To apply or have a confidential conversation, contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
If you’d like, share your CV, or simply send a message with your current PQE and salary expectations and I’ll come back to you promptly.
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.