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Senior Family Solicitor
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Senior Associate – Family Law
5-10 years PQE, Sussex
Salary up to 80K. Hybrid Working
Are you a senior associate looking to join a highly reputable team in a beautiful Horsham office just a short walk from the station? This close-knit team of 14 offers a modern, welcoming environment with hybrid working and a genuinely supportive culture.
The firm is ideally seeking someone to cover a maternity FTC, but they are equally open to appointing a permanent senior associate if the right person comes along. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior associate to join their highly reputable team and step into a strong, established caseload.
As a senior figure, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional client care, supporting Directors and mentoring junior colleagues. A senior associate to join their highly reputable team here is viewed as an ambassador—someone who represents the firm’s values, drives quality and contributes to the growth of privately funded family work. The Senior Associate performs with a high level of responsibility and accountability, positioned between Directors and Associates, trusted to self-manage, exceed financial targets and build strong referral networks.
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The Role
As a senior associate, you will:
- Manage a purely privately funded caseload across financial remedy, divorce, children matters, cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements and more
- Offer practical support to Directors and guidance to Associates and junior team members
- Act as an ambassador for the firm, maintaining exceptional standards of client care
- Invest time in networking, relationship-building and marketing to strengthen both your own and the firm’s reputation
- Demonstrate a commitment to non-court dispute resolution wherever appropriate
- Consistently exceed financial targets and manage your time with autonomy
What they are looking for:
- A senior associate to join their highly reputable team, typically 6+ PQE
- Someone who has consistently performed at a high level and exceeded Associate-level expectations
- Excellent organisational skills, emotional intelligence and communication
- A proven ability to generate privately funded work and maintain strong referral networks
- A visible role model who reflects the firm’s values and supports the wider team
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Why apply?
- Join a warm, collaborative team of 14 in a lovely Sussex office
- Hybrid working
- FTC maternity cover or permanent opportunity
- Clear progression pathway, Senior Associates who meet KPIs are invited to apply for salaried Director
- A firm that values innovation, flexibility and high-quality client service
To learn more about this rewarding Senior Associate – Family Law position or to discuss other opportunities, contact Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call 0208 464 2506 / 07979 952 201 for a confidential conversation.
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