Family Associate / Senior Associate

Family Associate / Senior Associate | Horsham, West Sussex

Some firms want you to come in, bill targets, and leave. This one wants you to build a practice and grow with the team.
A specialist family law firm with a genuine reputation is expanding its Horsham team due to growth and upcoming team changes. They're looking for an experienced Associate (2+ PQE) or Senior Associate (6+ PQE) who's ready to take real responsibility, develop client relationships, and help shape the practice's future.

This is a close-knit, collaborative team handling HNW divorce, complex family disputes, and sophisticated dispute resolution. You'll have autonomy, proper support, and the backing to build something meaningful.

The Firm & Culture

A specialist family law firm built on offering clients imaginative, cost-effective dispute resolution solutions. Known across the region for high-quality work, practical advice, and genuine client care.

Horsham office: Impressive offices with a view, close-knit team that's high-energy but genuinely supportive.People actually get on, and the culture is collaborative rather than competitive.

The Work

You'll handle a varied, sophisticated caseload:

• Financial remedy proceedings and HNW divorce
• Children arrangements and private family disputes
• Cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements, injunctive relief
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
• Build and develop your own client relationships
• Support and mentor Associates as the team grows (for the Senior Associate)

You'll work independently on your own matters while contributing to the team's continued development and growth.

You

Associate (2-5+ PQE):

• Solid grounding in privately funded family law a
• Confident managing your own caseload
• Client-focused, organised, collaborative
• Looking to develop your practice within a supportive environment

Senior Associate (6+ PQE):

• Strong track record managing a busy caseload independently
• Proven ability to exceed billing targets
• Business development capability and networking skills
• Experience mentoring more junior lawyers
• Ready to take on greater responsibility and help shape the practice

What's On Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Realistic billing targets which are below the market average
• Flexible working: 3 days in office, 60/40 office/home split
• 25-30 days holiday
• Additional bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits
• Training and development
• On site parking

Why This Works

This firm values sustainable careers, not burnout. The billing targets are realistic. The culture is supportive. And the work is genuinely interesting: HNW disputes, complex family matters, sophisticated resolution strategies.

You'll have autonomy to build your own practice while being part of a team that actually has your back. For Associates, this is development done right. For Senior Associates, this is a platform to grow and help shape the practice's future.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.