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Senior Associate Family Solicitor

Employer
BWF Legal Recruitment
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum
Closing date
7 Oct 2020
Reference
KR14085

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Practice area
Family
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
5 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Senior Associate Family Solicitor

Hertfordshire (North)

A superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to join a Legal 500, multi-office law firm in Hertfordshire.

This role will provide a fantastic opportunity for a senior lawyer to grow and develop a client offering and is suited to a lawyer of 5+ years PQE.

The Role:

  • As the Family Solicitor, you will proactively manage a mixed caseload of family matters, including:
  • Advising clients on divorce law, children, financial and DV issues relevant to relationship breakdown to include the unmarried family and enforcement, appeals, setting aside and variation.
  • Advising clients on cohabitation agreements and premarital agreements.
  • Drafting documents necessary to further advice on any area.
  • Advising clients on the wider implications of any transactions or advice.
  • Preparation of consent orders and agreements relating to family disputes.
  • Advocacy at appropriate court hearings.
  • Proactively managing a complex portfolio of clients and anticipate their specific needs without supervision.
  • Working closely with your lead Partner to develop strategy and annual business plans
  • Set team objectives in conjunction with team leader, monitor performance and progress and provide professional guidance to team members as appropriate
  • Advise partners and board members on opportunities to add value to the client experience and improve profitability for the team
  • Make a significant contribution to the firm's reputation and position within the community by virtue of their reputation for excellence and specialist skills and knowledge

Requirements:

  • This role will be suited to a lawyer of 5+ years PQE, but all applicants are encouraged to apply if you meet the relevant criteria
  • You will ideally be a member of Resolution
  • Possess a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enjoy marketing opportunities, including networking, writing articles and giving presentations
  • Establishes positive professional and effective relationships.
  • Delegates appropriately and effectively.

Apply:

If you want to join a fast-growing, reputable and leading regional firm who provide plenty of opportunity for career progression, please contact Kingsley Raffael at BWF Legal for a confidential discussion.

Company

BWF Legal is a niche recruitment agency committed solely to Legal Recruitment. Established since 1989 we have an enviable reputation for providing a fast, efficient service in a friendly and professional manner.

Recruiting for solicitors, lawyers, legal executives, conveyancers, paralegal, practice managers and accounts staff across all legal sectors and not restricted to residential property, commercial property, family, private client, wills trusts & probate, company commercial, immigration, court of protection, dispute resolutions, personal injury, employment, criminal, pensions and many others.

We focus on permanent and locum positions and work with senior partners to trainee legal executives our highly experienced consultants can help you obtain the right career move. Our aim is always to target live relevant vacancies rather than just simply sending your CV to every legal firm in your area.

If you are seeking a permanent career move we can help, please contact recruit@bwflegal.co.uk.  We can also support locum and contract positions at short notice if necessary for holidays, sickness, maternity and special projects etc. nationwide.

We are happy to advise if you are just considering the locum option and would like information on potential earnings etc.

Whether you are looking for an in-house position with a firm of solicitors or a position with a drafting firm BWF Legal has an extensive database of contacts and vacancies that could facilitate the right move for you.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01279 464455
Location
Suite 8
The Chestnuts
4 Stortford Road
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1DA
United Kingdom

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