Associate / Partner: Family Solicitor / FCILEx

The Role
This is a well known and leading family team who helps private individuals on all issues in connection with the breakdown of relationships, as well as other family law matters, such as pre-nuptial agreements and co-habitee agreements.  

This is a senior role suitable for a highly motivated and committed lawyer who will play an integral part in leading the continued growth of the team.

The candidate
You will have an excellent background in all aspects of family law including all areas of financial remedies open to clients on divorce, Children Act applications, pre nuptial agreements and co habitation disputes. You will have a sound understanding of ADR practices and ideally be a Mediator and/or Collaborative Family Lawyer. Further, you will have a strong work ethic, be used to working with mid to high net worth clients and have a commercial, client focused approach to the delivery of exemplary service. 

Previous experience of leading a team, effective communication skills both verbal and written and an ability to work well under pressure are essential for this role. 

You will also have a proven track record of business development activities, securing new business and for exploring cross referral opportunities within the Firm, as well as developing relationships with other teams in the Firm and with external referrers. You will also be able to demonstrate your past client interaction and identifying of new business opportunities.

The Company
An award winning UK Top 200, top tier commercial law firm, with their main offices located throughout the Central South and London. Committed to staff development and with a clear strategy for success, this firm is known as being an employer of choice across the country. The firm has experienced an unprecedented level of growth in the last 10 years and continues to go from success to success.

​Contact details
Apply below or contact Sofie Scott at ASH Elite Limited to discuss the opportunity further. 

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Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

ASH Elite Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. ASH Elite Limited is an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.