Associate Solicitor - Family - Cambridge
Level: Associate
Practice Area: Family
Location: Cambridge
An award-winning national Family team is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Cambridge office. You will work within a highly specialised and experienced group advising on a broad range of matrimonial and family law matters, including both financial remedy and children work.
The team has particular strength in complex cases involving business and corporate assets, farming interests, trusts, pensions, and matters with an international dimension. This provides exposure to technically challenging, high-value work within a supportive and collaborative environment.
This role would suit someone with a strong understanding of the Cambridge market who is keen to grow their profile locally while benefiting from the infrastructure and reputation of a national practice.
The team
You will join a nationally recognised Family team known for its technical excellence, empathetic client care, and collaborative approach. The Cambridge office has a long-established presence in the region, offering strong local support alongside national reach.
The team works closely across offices, providing opportunities to develop both specialist expertise and broader professional networks.
About you
* Experience handling a broad range of complex family law matters
* A collaborative team player with a professional and proactive approach
* Empathetic and client-focused, with the ability to guide clients through sensitive issues
* Ambitious and motivated to build a successful family law practice
* Strong understanding of the Cambridge market and local networks is advantageous
Why consider this role
* High-quality family work with real technical depth
* Strong regional profile backed by a national platform
* Supportive, inclusive culture with flexibility around working patterns
* Clear opportunity to grow your reputation and practice locally
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
About Lex Exec
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