Family Associate / Partner (5+ PQE)
Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working pattern: Full-time (35 hours) | Hybrid working available
We are recruiting for an experienced Family Associate or Partner (5+ PQE) to join a top-tier, Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Family team based in Southampton.
The Role
You will join a well-established and regionally recognised Family team with a strong presence across Hampshire and beyond. The role will involve:
* Managing a varied and high-quality Family law caseload
* Advising on complex financial matters arising from divorce
* Children matters and cohabitation disputes
* Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
* Acting for high-net-worth individuals, including rural and agricultural clients
In addition to fee‑earning, you will:
* Play a leading role in team management, strategy and supervision
* Actively engage in business development and profile‑building
About You
* Senior Family Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE
* Currently operating at Associate or Partner level, or ready to step up
* Strong technical background in private Family law
* Proven ability to manage cases independently and delegate effectively
* Commercially minded with a strong network of referrers
* Experience in non‑court dispute resolution (mediation, collaborative law, or One Couple One Lawyer) is desirable
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Hybrid working within a genuinely flexible and trusting culture
* Opportunity to join a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Family team
* High‑quality, complex Family law work
* Strategic leadership role with real influence over departmental growth
* Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life insurance and health cash plan
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