We have a new permanent opportunity for a full-time Senior Associate to join the Family Team in our Maidenhead office. We are looking for a talented and ambitious solicitor with a proven track record in business development who can hit the ground running and successfully contribute to our growth plans.
The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years PQE family law experience managing a varied and complex caseload.
The Role
* Manage a varied case load of divorce, separation, financial remedy, and children law matters as well as drafting pre-nuptial and living together agreements on behalf of privately funded clients
* Contribute to the growth of the family law practice through business development initiatives and networking opportunities
* Build and maintain strong client relationships by offering personalised legal services, understanding their needs and providing clear communication throughout the legal process
* Represent clients in family court proceedings, hearings and negotiations, demonstrating strong advocacy skills and legal acumen
* Work collaboratively with other members of the Firm to ensure an efficient and effective client service
* Support the development and supervision of junior members of the team
About you
* 5-8 years’ PQE in family law ideally
* Proven business development skills – able to generate own pipeline and
* Self-starter with a strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities
* Excellent team player with demonstrable ability to build effective and trusting relationships with clients and colleagues
We offer
Salary: Competitive
Office: Maidenhead
Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice.
About Gardner Leader
Gardner Leader is a forward thinking, innovative and friendly law firm which has grown substantially in recent years and has offices throughout the Thames Valley.
Recently awarded “2024 Law Firm of the Year” by LawNet, we provide quality legal services to individuals and businesses through our Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Family, Wills Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing teams.
We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the role for you and you have the skills and experience to join our team, please apply and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.