Job Title: Family Law Associate / Partner Location: Preston / Blackburn Salary: Competitive (DOE) exceptional benefits About the Role Join a highly regarded Family Law team within a Legal 500‑ranked, regional full‑service firm. You’ll work closely with an experienced partner on a diverse caseload of family law matters, covering divorce, matrimonial finance, children’s matters, and private family disputes. The role offers genuine client responsibility, strong business development support, and a clear progression routes. Key Responsibilities * Manage your own caseload, including complex and high-value matters * Advise on all family topics: divorce, ancillary relief, child arrangements, prenuptials * Liaise with clients, courts, and external professionals * Support business development: networking, seminars, marketing * Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team growth and training Ideal Candidate * Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with solid Family Law experience * Strong technical knowledge across finance, children, divorce * Excellent client-service skills and professional presence * Ambitious, organised, and commercially-minded * Active participation in professional bodies (e.g. Resolution, Family Law Panel desirable) What's On Offer * Career progression: clear pathway to Associate Partner/Partner * Competitive salary buy‑and‑sell annual leave birthday/wellbeing day * Private medical cover, dental/optical cash plan, income protection, life cover * 4% pension contribution flexible working arrangements * Supportive, inclusive culture with genuine work/life balance * Regular training, internal mentorship, and visible career development * Be based at modern offices in Preston or Blackburn, with strong community links If you believe you'd be a good fit for this role, or would be interested in discussing further, apply below with your CV and let's have a confidential, no-pressure chat