SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Family Associate Director / Team Leader

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The Family Associate Director position is available at a fast-growing family law firm in Central London, offering a full-time, permanent role.
  • Candidates should have over 8 years of post-qualification experience in family law, particularly in matrimonial finance and/or private child law cases.
  • The role involves leading a high-performing team, developing staff, and delivering exceptional client results in a collaborative environment.
  • The firm promotes work-life balance with flexible hybrid working options and provides various perks to support personal and professional growth.
  • Salary details were not specified, but the position is aimed at Senior Family Solicitors looking to advance their careers in a busy specialist firm.
Family Associate Director Central London Full-time, Perm

My client is looking for a Family Associate Director and Team Leader to join a fast-growing, innovative family law firm that celebrates diversity and prioritizes work-life balance. In this permanent, autonomous role, you'll have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, develop your people, and deliver exceptional results for your clients.

  • Lead a Thriving Team: Leverage your extensive family law expertise and management skills to guide and empower your team, setting achievable stretch targets and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment.
  • Tailor Innovative Solutions: Collaborate with your team to choreograph cases that address and resolve your clients' concerns, showcasing your problem-solving abilities, legal analysis, and strategic planning prowess.
  • Enjoy Flexible Hybrid Working: Embrace the firm's commitment to work-life balance, with the flexibility to work from home or in the office, and benefit from a range of perks and benefits that support your personal and professional growth.
Preferred Requirements:
  • Extensive private family law experience, with a focus on matrimonial finance and/or private child law cases.
  • Proven track record of leading and developing a high-performing team, with the ability to have performance/coaching conversations that add value.
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the legal market, with the ability to uphold the firm's excellent reputation and provide a first-class service to clients.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to connect and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
  • Resilient and solution-oriented, with the ability to empower your team and remain composed under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of post-qualification experience in family law.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to work in a paperless environment.
If you're a Senior Family Solicitor looking to lead a quality team in a busy specialist firm, please apply now with your CV! 

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.