Family Senior Associate

Family Senior Associate / HoD | 6+ PQE | Cheltenham

A rare senior opportunity to lead the launch of a new Cheltenham office for a highly regarded, specialist family practice. This position offers immediate responsibility, a strong flow of work from existing established locations, and a clear, accelerated pathway to partnership within a respected and fast-growing boutique.

What You'll Be Doing

You will take a leading role in shaping and growing the firm's new Cheltenham base, supported by a recognised name in family law and a trusted regional network.

• Acting as the senior family lawyer for Cheltenham, overseeing the set-up, development and day-to-day running of the office

• Handling a sophisticated caseload including financial remedies, children matters and complex/high-value disputes

• Developing your own practice, supported by the firm's established brand, referrer network and internal marketing team

• Working closely with colleagues across multiple offices to deliver high-level advice and manage contested matters

• Playing a key role in building local visibility, strengthening relationships with referrers and developing new business streams

• Providing guidance, supervision and direction to future team members as the office grows

• Contributing to wider strategic projects as part of a national family practice

About You

You will be an experienced family lawyer ready to step into a leadership position, with the appetite to grow a presence in a new, strategically important location.

• Strong background in private family law, with experience in complex finances and/or children work

• Confident managing challenging, contested cases and advising on broader strategic issues

• Comfortable driving local business development, with an interest in growing a personal brand in the Cheltenham market

• A collaborative, team-focused approach, working closely with colleagues across the firm's wider network

• Clear leadership qualities and the desire to supervise, mentor and help shape a new team

• Commercial awareness and genuine interest in developing a practice

• Ambition for partnership within a supportive, expanding environment

What's on Offer

You will join a respected family boutique known for its specialist focus, regional depth and strong record of opening and scaling new offices.

• The chance to lead a brand-new Cheltenham office within a well-established, specialist family platform

• A reliable stream of work from existing offices, providing immediate stability and momentum

• A fast-tracked, transparent partnership route linked directly to your leadership role

• A recognised regional brand with multiple Legal 500 rankings and strong credibility in family law

• Access to high-quality, complex and often contested cases including HNW, international and sensitive children matters

• A modern, flexible and supportive culture focused on communication, collaboration and career development

• A performance-based bonus scheme with potential earnings exceeding 20% of salary

• Excellent long-term prospects within a growing national network

The Firm

You will be joining a specialist family law boutique with a significant regional profile, a strong track record of growth and a clear strategic vision. The firm continues to expand across the South and South East, with more than ten offices launched to date.

Its model is built around empowering senior lawyers to lead new locations, supported by strong internal referral streams, dedicated marketing and a collaborative, close-knit culture. The environment is modern, ambitious and supportive, offering both autonomy and a genuine pathway to leadership.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.