Managing Associate

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 9 days at 23:59 BST.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Managing Associate to join our matrimonial team within the private client department. Based in Newcastle, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality family law services across the North East; working closely with Partners, to support the provision of a comprehensive range of legal services, assisting clients through often complex and sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and client-focused individual to contribute to a collaborative team environment, to the development of junior team members, all whilst continuing to develop expertise within a well-established and growing practice.

What will I be doing?

• Managing a varied and complex caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedies (including high-net-worth cases), private children matters, cohabitation disputes, and nuptial agreements.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice and taking detailed client instructions tailored to individual circumstances, ranging in complexity.
• Drafting high-quality legal documentation, including pleadings and agreements, aligned to client objectives.
• Representing clients in negotiations with litigants in person and other professionals to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Conducting advocacy, attending court hearings, and ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, significantly contributing to business development through networking and training initiatives.
• Supporting the partners with team growth and supervising junior team members, including trainees, paralegals, and legal support staff.
• Staying up to date with legal developments and undertaking ongoing professional development to maintain expertise.

You’ll have

• A minimum of 6 years PQE, with significant experience across a full range of family and matrimonial matters, including advocacy.
• A proven track record of advising on complex matters concerning divorce, financial remedy, and private Children Act cases.
• Sound legal knowledge with the ability to work independently and within a team, deliver accurate work under pressure, to tight deadlines and have a flexible approach to ensure work is delivered in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Significant experience of engaging in business development, with a proven track record of the ability to win new client work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a clear and logical approach.
• Strong planning skills, be highly organised and possess the ability to manage workload independently, with resilience and a 'can do' approach.
• Demonstrable problem-solving ability and sound professional judgement.
• A proactive, motivated, and commercially aware approach, with effective file management, IT skills, and financial discipline.

What we can offer you

• An enhanced pension scheme with employer matched contributions of up to 6%.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service). There is also the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times basic salary, with the option to purchase additional cover.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits.
• Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week working from one of our office locations.
• A flexible benefits programme where you can purchase a wide range of additional benefits.
• A competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle.
• Flexible working options where roles allow such as hybrid working, part-time working and job-sharing.
• A supportive and inclusive environment, providing a range of health and wellbeing benefits to help you feel your best every day.