Job Description
Family Associate (2–3 PQE) – City Firm
Ortus Group have been retained exclusively by a highly regarded, full-service City law firm to help with the process of attracting a talented Family Associate (1–3 years’ PQE) to join its well-established and growing family practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500-ranked team known for handling complex, high-value, and high-profile matters. The practice advises a prestigious client base, including public figures such as entertainers, politicians, sports professionals, and entrepreneurs, often on cases with an international dimension.
Our client long-established London law firm with a heritage spanning over 200 years, renowned for its expertise in private wealth, business law, real estate, and dispute resolution. The firm provides high-quality legal advice tailored to every client, with a personalised and collaborative approach and ongoing, hands-on partner involvement. Its client base spans businesses, high-net-worth individuals and families, and ambitious entrepreneurs, both domestic and international.
The Team
You will join a close-knit and collaborative team comprising 4 partners and 4 associates, offering strong mentorship and exposure to top-quality work from the outset.
The Role
The successful candidate will assist on and run a broad range of family matters, including:
* High-net-worth divorce and financial remedy cases
* Private children matters
* Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
* Cross-border family issues
You will gain hands-on experience in sophisticated matters and have direct client contact, working alongside leading practitioners in the field.
Candidate Profile
* 1–3 years’ PQE in family law (from a recognised firm)
* Strong academic background
* Experience or interest in high-net-worth/complex matters
* Excellent communication and client-handling skills
* A proactive and team-oriented approach
The Opportunity
* Exposure to high-quality, high-profile work
* Clear progression prospects within a supportive team
* A strong platform to develop your career in family law at a respected City firm
If you are a driven family lawyer looking to elevate your career within a top-tier practice, we would be keen to hear from you.