New - a leading Legal 100 firm with an enviable family practice are now looking to add an experienced Family Associate (1 PQE) to join their expanding office based in Guildford. The practice offers high quality support to clients, stemming from the experience and talent of its outstanding family lawyers who are nationally acknowledged as leaders in the field. The successful candidate will advise on all aspects of financial disputes between high-net-worth individuals, as well as on complex disputes as to arrangements for children. The team advise on complex private family law including; divorce, separation, finances, domestic abuse, injunction proceedings, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements as well as children, cohabitation, enforcement and variation matters. The ideal individual will have solid experience in matrimonial finance and private childcare matters. You will have an empathetic client manner and be looking to take an integral role in business development initiatives. This role will suit a confident and enthusiastic mid-level individual who is committed to providing a valuable and efficient service to clients. The firm are recognised for its high levels of employee engagement and collegiate culture with a diverse range of social events, clubs and networking opportunities on offer. The family law team has been recognised in the 2023 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms rankings and was awarded Family Law Team of the Year 2024 by the Surrey Law Society. We are ideally looking for an 1-2 PQE solicitor to take on a wide variety of work to support the continued development of the practice. You will work as an effective member of the Dispute Resolution (Family) group working along side Partners and Associates in the Group. The individual is expected to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members. To be responsible under supervision for own caseload of work and own fee targets. Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees. We are looking for: 1 PQE with training and experience in family law gained within a large regional or City firm, or a boutique/niche family firm Solid academics Enthusiasm and ambition Commitment to offering professional service at the highest level Ability to build relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers Excellent written English for drafting purposes Self-starter with common sense and initiative, and ability to work as a team-player working on complex matters Very good time and documentation management skills Ability to build very good relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers Very good research skills, including an ability to use online information sources High level of IT skills An excellent financial package and benefits are on offer. To apply, please submit your CV via the link below, or contact: benstonorlegal.com