Family Associate/ Senior Associate

Job Title: Family Associate/ Senior Associate
Location: Derby, UK
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Family Solicitor with expertise in divorce, separation, and matrimonial finance? Do you have 3+ years PQE and a passion for family law? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary family law team.

The Firm:
A progressive firm that handles a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial arrangements, child arrangements, and cohabitation issues. The firm is focused on building long-term careers, offering exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.

What They’re Looking For:
The firm is seeking an ambitious individual to join its Derby office. This role is perfect for someone with strong business development and networking skills who is eager to help expand the family law offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied family law caseload, including divorce, separation, finances, child arrangements, and more.
• Developing new business opportunities within the family law sector.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners.

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years PQE in family law.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and achieving targets.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Leadership potential and a creative, problem-solving approach.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, including additional Christmas holiday closure
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Employer-funded healthcare scheme
• Travel schemes, Cycle to Work scheme
• Active social committee and employee recognition program
• Transparent promotion pathway and mentoring support

Take the next exciting step in your career as a Family Solicitor. Apply now to join a team that’s committed to your success!

To Apply:

For further information on this and other exciting opportunities, or to discuss your situation in complete confidence, please contact David Mayfield via email on: david@bygott-biggs.co.uk or by phone on 07980 866403.

At Bygott Biggs our aim has always been to provide a more personal service and everyone here believes that recruitment should be about building long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike. Our reputation has been built on the fact that we provide an efficient and professional service but are not afraid to give straight forward, straight talking advice.

Any above pqe is expressed as a guideline only. We are happy to hear from anyone who can demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge in order to fulfil this role.