Family Associate 3+ PQE

Location

West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you a Family Associate looking for: 

• The chance to handle top-quality work within a top-ranked Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised Family team 
• The opportunity to work for a large prestigious firm with offices all over the country 
• To work in a firm that cares deeply about the wellbeing of their staff and offers flexible working as well as an excellent benefits package 

A top-ranked Legal 500 and Chambers law firm is looking for a Family Associate to join their well-respected team in Leeds.  

In this role, you will work on all aspects of Family Law, including marriage (and pre/post-nuptial settlements), divorce, financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation, domestic violence and “private” children law, together with working on International Family Law cases. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor who’d like to join a leading firm where they can develop their career. 

Family Associate – Leeds 

The company & role 

• A national top-ranked firm with offices all over the UK 
• The firm’s family division is ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and acts for high-net-worth individuals based in the UK and overseas 
• The firm is well-known for its friendly and supportive culture as well as their flexible and empowering working environment  
• They are committed to looking after the health and wellbeing of their staff 
• Commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, York and Sheffield

Added extras and benefits 

• 25 days holiday per annum  
• Flexible working 
• Excellent Salary 
• Birthday Holiday  
• Company Pension Scheme  
• Medical insurance 

The ideal candidate 

• A Family Associate with 3+ years PQE 
• Will have experience of conducting cases for High Net Worth individuals at a top London, regional or international practice, together with an excellence in all client skills which comes as a prerequisite for such work.   
• Will have knowledge of all aspects of Family Law, including marriage (and pre/post-nuptial settlements), divorce, financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation, domestic violence and “private” children law, together with experience of working on International Family Law cases. 
• Will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

How to apply for this Family Associate role 
If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. 

Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Lucy Wickham at Realm Recruit. 

Lucy is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in recruiting family solicitors across Yorkshire. She works with family departments at firms of all shapes and sizes in Leeds, York, Harrogate and Huddersfield. If you are looking for a new position, Lucy is ready to help you make a move. 

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£50k - £65k per annum