Job Description
Family Senior Associate / HoD | 6+ PQE | Cheltenham
A rare senior opportunity to lead the launch of a new Cheltenham office for a highly regarded, specialist family practice. This position offers immediate responsibility, a strong flow of work from existing established locations, and a clear, accelerated pathway to partnership within a respected and fast-growing boutique.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will take a leading role in shaping and growing the firm’s new Cheltenham base, supported by a recognised name in family law and a trusted regional network.
1. Acting as the senior family lawyer for Cheltenham, overseeing the set-up, development and day-to-day running of the office
2. Handling a sophisticated caseload including financial remedies, children matters and complex/high-value disputes
3. Developing your own practice, supported by the firm’s established brand, referrer network and internal marketing team
4. Working closely with colleagues across multiple offices to deliver high-level advice and manage contested matters
5. Playing a key role in building local visibility, strengthening relationships with referrers and developing new business streams
6. Providing guidance, supervision and direction to future team members as the office grows
7. Contributing to wider stra...