At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex family law matters for high-net-worth clients and contribute to practice growth.
- Company: Top-tier national law firm with a strong reputation in family law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to raise your profile in the regional market and access cross-disciplinary work.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on high-quality cases that make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' experience in family law and client development skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a highly regarded national law firm at Senior or Principal Associate level, based in Leeds. This is a key hire into a growing and well-established Family team, offering exposure to high-quality, privately funded work and the chance to play a meaningful role in developing the practice across the Yorkshire market.
The Opportunity
- You will work on a broad range of complex family matters for a high-net-worth client base, with a particular focus on:
- Financial remedy work
- Complex children matters
- Advising professionals and high-net-worth individuals
- Supporting clients with often multi-faceted and interrelated legal needs
The team works closely with colleagues across private wealth, corporate and disputes, giving you access to high-quality cross-disciplinary work and a strong referral network. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Leeds offering and raise your profile in the regional market.
The Candidate
- A qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in family law
- Experienced in handling high-value, complex privately funded matters
- Commercially aware, with a strong focus on client service
- A confident relationship builder with clients and intermediaries
- Interested in business development and growing your own practice
At Principal Associate level, you will already demonstrate a track record in client development and practice growth.
Why Apply?
- Join a top-tier national practice with an excellent reputation
- High-quality HNW client work
- Genuine career progression at senior level
- Collaborative, supportive team culture
- Flexible working and strong work/life balance focus
Senior/Principal Associate - Family employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a leading national law firm in Leeds, where you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that prioritises work/life balance. With access to high-quality, high-net-worth client work and genuine opportunities for career progression, this role offers a meaningful chance to develop your practice while contributing to the growth of the Leeds office.
