Job Description
Family Law Senior Associate
Location: Gravesend
Salary: £50,000+ DOE/Qualifications
Lead and Develop with a Respected Gravesend Law Firm
Are you a highly experienced Family Solicitor ready to step into a senior leadership role? Our client, a respected law firm in Gravesend, is seeking a Family Law Senior Associate to manage complex cases, mentor colleagues, and play a pivotal part in the continued growth of the department.
The Opportunity
Location: Gravesend, Kent (office-based with flexible/hybrid working considered)
Salary: £50,000+ per annum (DOE)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm known for its quality work, supportive team culture, and commitment to professional development. You'll handle a high-value caseload, drive business development, and have a clear route to partnership.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a diverse caseload of complex family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, cohabitation, children matters, and domestic abuse cases
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
* Represent clients in negotiations and, where appropriate, at court
* Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and external professionals
* Lead on business development and client relationship management
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm standards
What We're Looking For
* 6+ years' PQE as a Family Solicitor
* Extensive UK private practice experience
* Expert technical knowledge of family law, including divorce, finances, and children matters
* Demonstrable leadership, business development, and client management skills
* Excellent communication, organisational, and mentoring abilities
* Relevant legal qualification (Solicitor or Legal Executive)
Benefits & Perks
* Competitive salary: £50,000+ DOE
* Clear partnership track and senior career progression opportunities
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Pension scheme and discretionary bonus
* Supportive, inclusive team culture
* Modern offices in central Gravesend, close to transport links
* Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to advance your career as a Family Law Senior Associate with a respected Gravesend law firm, we want to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact David at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne--
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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