Family Senior Associate

55000 - 70000 per annum Chichester, West Sussex Permanent Award-Winning Boutique Family Law Firm | Senior Family Lawyer | 6+ Years PQEAn opportunity to take on a senior role within a specialist, Chambers and Legal 500 recognised family law firm where constructive, out-of-court resolution sits at the heart of the practice, and where your professional development and personal wellbeing are prioritised.

The Firm A highly regarded Family boutique with offices across the South of England. The firm is passionately committed to modern, constructive approaches to family law, with a strong emphasis on collaborative law, mediation, private FDRs, and early neutral evaluation.

Culturally, this is a firm that invests in its people. It offers a supportive, nurturing team environment, clear career progression, and a thoughtful range of wellbeing benefits, including confidential therapeutic support and optional team exercise classes.

The Role You will join the Chichester team as a senior lawyer, managing a varied and often complex caseload spanning divorce, financial remedy, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

You will be expected to handle matters of significant value and sensitivity with a high degree of autonomy, while contributing to the strategic growth and profile of the practice. Enthusiasm for out-of-court dispute resolution is essential; the firm's approach is built around collaborative law, mediation, and constructive settlement wherever possible.

You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing junior colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of talent within the team. The Ideal Candidate Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in family law Significant experience managing a broad and complex family caseload, including high-net-worth financial remedy and private children work Genuine enthusiasm for out-of-court dispute resolution; collaborative lawor mediation accreditation is strongly preferred A natural mentor, with the ability to support and develop junior team members Commercially aware, with a track record of business development and client relationship management A constructive, client-focused approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead with empathy and authority What's on Offer A specialist family law caseload within an award-winning, Chambers and Legal 500 recognised boutique firm A genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a growing practice and take on meaningful leadership responsibility A supportive, nurturing culture with clear career progression to senior leadership Family-friendly and hybrid working practices, with modern, spacious offices Generous holiday allowance including an extra day off for your birthday, stakeholder pension, and team events First-class support from an experienced administrative and paralegal team Excellent ongoing professional and personal development Apply now for immediate consideration.

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