New Job Opening: Family Law Managing Associate in London, UK

Job Description

Family Senior / Managing Associate

Location: London

Salary: £110,000 – £135,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an ambitious Family Senior Associate or Managing Associate seeking high-value, complex family law matters for a stellar client base—including HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, finance executives, and public figures across media and entertainment? Our client is a prestigious, top-tier London law firm renowned for its vibrant, collegiate culture and stellar reputation in private capital and family law. They are seeking an accomplished Family Senior/Managing Associate to play a key role within their highly ranked practice.

The Opportunity

In this high-profile role, you will take ownership of a varied, sophisticated caseload with high autonomy, advising clients on complex financial claims upon divorce, high-net-worth nuptial agreements, financial provision for children, and cross-border private law children matters. Working alongside market-leading partners, you will build trusted client relationships, lead negotiations, and mentor junior associates. Positioned within a firm that actively invests in senior talent, this post offers transparent career development pathways toward Legal Director and Partnership.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

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  Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 6–8+ years’ PQE in family law, gained within a respected national, City, or top-tier family boutique practice. Resolution accreditation or trained mediator/collaborative lawyer status is highly desirable.

  
  


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  Complex Financial Claims: Extensive experience handling high-net-worth divorce, complex financial remedy proceedings (involving trusts, corporate structures, offshore assets, and business valuations), and multi-jurisdictional nuptial agreements.

  
  


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  Private Law Children Matters: Proven track record in complex private law children disputes, including international relocation, leave to remove, and financial provision under Schedule 1.

  
  


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  Autonomy & Advocacy: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sensitive cases independently from instruction to resolution, with strong negotiation, drafting, and client representation skills.

  
  


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  Leadership & BD: Proactive commitment to business development, networking across HNW referral channels, and mentoring junior team members.

  
  

Package & Benefits

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  Base Salary & Bonus: £110,000 – £135,000+ per annum (dependent on PQE and experience level, aligned with London market rates) plus a performance-related bonus scheme.

  
  


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  Career Development: Transparent promotion criteria to Legal Director and Partner, backed by structured leadership training programmes and fully funded CPD.

  
  


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  Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid working model in modern London office premises, promoting flexibility within a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture.

  
  


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  Health & Perks: Comprehensive private medical insurance, generous pension contribution, life assurance, income protection, and extensive wellness perks.

  
  

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

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  Email: [email protected]

  
  

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.