Senior Associate – Family Law

Senior Associate – Family Law | Take the Lead on Complex Family Matters

Are you an experienced Family Lawyer ready to step into a senior role where your expertise, empathy, and leadership will make a real difference? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected, growth-focused firm with a strong pipeline of high-quality family law work and an excellent reputation for client care.

The Opportunity As a Senior Associate in Family Law, you will:

• Take the lead on a broad caseload of complex, high-value family matters, including divorce, financial remedies, cohabitation disputes, and private children work.
• Advise clients on sensitive and often challenging issues with clarity, empathy, and sound legal judgement.
• Represent clients in Court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and collaborative law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate clear, robust legal documents, including financial orders, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and child arrangements orders.
• Develop strategies that protect your clients’ interests while achieving fair and practical outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees, and support staff — ensuring consistently high-quality client service.
• Build and nurture trusted client relationships, acting as their go-to advisor during challenging times.
• Collaborate with partners on business development initiatives and contribute ideas for the continued growth and future direction of the Family team.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 8–10+ years’ PQE in family law.
• Proven experience managing complex and high-value family law cases.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Solid understanding of family procedure rules and best practice in client care.
• Previous experience in a reputable family or full-service firm is desirable.
• A confident leader who can supervise, motivate, and support others in the team.
• Commercially aware with the ability to build strong, long-term client relationships.
• A collaborative, strategic thinker who wants to help shape the future of the team.

Why This is a Great Career Move

• Take ownership of varied and high-quality family law matters that will challenge and reward you.
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious team that values your ideas and expertise.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with a loyal client base.
• Benefit from real opportunities for career progression and the chance to influence how the department evolves.
• Thrive in a collaborative culture with a healthy balance of professionalism, flexibility, and work-life balance.

How to Apply Ready to take the next step?

Contact El at Puro Associates on 01904 571760 or email e.wilson@puroassociates.com to learn more and apply in confidence.