At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new office, manage high-quality family law cases, and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Boutique family law firm with a strong national presence and client-focused approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and strong progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive culture with modern systems and strong administrative support.
- Why this job: Shape and grow a new regional offering while working on complex, impactful family law matters.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in family law and leadership aspirations.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading boutique family law firm is seeking a Senior Associate / Partner Family Solicitor to join its expanding team in Horsham. This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Associate / Partner to play a key role in launching and leading a new office, acting as Branch Manager within a Legal 500-recognised practice known for its high-quality, privately funded work.
The firm has established a strong national presence whilst maintaining a boutique, client-focused approach. The family team advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, professionals and business owners on complex and sensitive matters including Divorce, Financial Remedy and Private Children Act work. This role offers strong autonomy, leadership responsibility and a genuine pathway to shape and grow a new regional offering.
The Role:
- Leading and managing the Horsham office as Branch Manager
- Managing a caseload of high-quality privately funded family matters
- Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
- Handling complex cases involving HNW individuals and assets
- Advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Driving business development and establishing the firm’s presence
- Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members as the office grows
The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in family law
- Strong experience handling privately funded and complex matters
- Ability or clear desire to take on a leadership or managerial role
- Commercially astute with strong business development capabilities
- Excellent technical knowledge across core family law disciplines
- Confident communicator with outstanding client care skills
- Ambitious with a desire to play a key role in growing a new office
The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Bonus scheme linked to performance
- BUPA private healthcare and enhanced pension
- Strong progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to build your profile within a growing office
- Modern systems and strong administrative support
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115
Mobile: 07946 492277
Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment: William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally, including Legal 500-ranked practices.
Family Senior Associate / Partner in Horsham employer: William James Recruitment
Join a leading boutique family law firm in Horsham, where you will have the unique opportunity to launch and lead a new office as a Senior Associate / Partner. With a strong focus on client care and a supportive, collaborative culture, this role offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme, private healthcare, and excellent progression opportunities, all while working with a diverse and high-net-worth client base on complex family matters.
