Family Lawyer in Bristol

Family Lawyer – Associate, Bristol

Apply for the Family Lawyer role at Michelmores.

Why Michelmores?

Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, imaginative and distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with a clear focus on fresh thinking, growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential, inspiration and creativity, providing an open and collaborative environment for career development and client success.

What sort of work?

The role will involve working closely alongside partners and senior team members, representing high‑profile, high‑net‑worth and international clients in cutting‑edge family law matters, from nuptial agreements and wealth protection to contested financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation cases, complex children matters and domestic abuse injunctions.

Why this team?

The team is led by leading international family law expert Daniel Eames, supported by award‑winning partners Sarah Green, Felicity Chapman and Pippa Allsop. We achieve creative, family‑focused solutions with discretion and sensitivity, staying at the forefront of family law developments nationally and internationally.

How we work

We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns, agreeing arrangements that enable exceptional client service, collaboration and a healthy home/work balance. We support people across all levels and are open to flexible working proposals.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1‑5 years PQE in family law, with experience in HNW/UNHW clients, complex financial remedy proceedings and complex children cases preferred
• An enthusiasm to master business development and marketing alongside legal expertise
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients at all levels
• A pro‑active, professional and collaborative approach, with willingness to support partners in other teams and offices
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrated multi‑tasking and the initiative to achieve objectives or career goals
• The ability to communicate well under pressure and act as a positive role model

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that values potential, inspiration and teamwork.

Next Steps

To apply click below or call Lisa Gater (Recruitment Business Partner) at 07355677986.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Candidates are subject to pre‑employment screening checks including DBS, adverse media checks, financial screening, verification of employment history, right to work in the UK and relevant qualifications and memberships. For more information, contact the recruitment team (careers@michelmores.com).

Vetting Agencies

No agencies please – assistance only via invitation; speculative agencies will not be considered.

Contact

Recruitment Business Partner: Lisa Gater – 07355677986