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Family Senior Associate

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  • £50000 - £65000 per annum
  • Chippenham, Wiltshire
  • Permanent


Senior Associate, Family | Chippenham | 5+ PQE

This leading regional firm is entering one of its most exciting phases yet, with plans to grow headcount by at least 25% over the next two years and continue to grow all teams across the firm.

As a Senior Associate in the highly regarded Family team, you'll be part of that journey from the start, helping to shape the department's next chapter while managing a high-quality, diverse caseload and mentoring junior lawyers.

The Opportunity
You'll work alongside respected, Legal 500-ranked partners on complex and rewarding matters including:


  • High-net-worth divorce and separation cases

  • Financial remedies involving businesses, pensions, and farming assets

  • Child arrangements, welfare, and relocation issues

  • Cohabitation, pre-nuptial, and post-nuptial agreements

  • Domestic abuse and protective injunction proceedings


What You'll Bring


  • 5+ years' PQE in family law

  • Strong technical ability across divorce, finance, and children matters

  • A commercially minded, empathetic approach to client service

  • The confidence to lead, supervise, and contribute to team development


Why This Role?
This is a chance to take real ownership of your work and your future in a firm that's:


  • Expanding with purpose: significant investment in growth across all areas of the business

  • Top-ranked: recognised in Chambers UK and Legal 500 for family law excellence

  • Forward-thinking: embracing technology, flexibility, and inclusivity

  • Empowering: offering a genuine voice in shaping the team's future direction


What's on Offer


  • Competitive salary and clear progression up the ranks

  • Hybrid working and flexibility around your lifestyle

  • Generous annual leave plus Christmas closure

  • Employer-matched pension

  • Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, and wellbeing benefits

  • Ongoing professional development and leadership support


If you're ready to be part of a growing, ambitious firm where your voice carries weight and your expertise makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Harrison for more information.

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