Family Solicitor – Senior/Principal Associate (Leeds)

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Family Senior Associate or Principal Associate to join a highly regarded and growing Leeds‑based team. The role focuses on advising an exclusively privately funded client base, with particular emphasis on complex financial matters and children cases involving professionals and high‑net‑worth individuals.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional standard of client service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues.
• Show initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex matters.
• Contribute to business development and practice growth (Senior Associate) or bring an established track record in client relationship management and new‑business development (Principal Associate).

Required profile

• 5+ years’ post‑qualification experience in family law, gained within a leading City, regional or specialist boutique firm.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, ambition and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong drafting ability.
• Strong technical legal expertise and confident IT skills.
• Embrace innovation, including the use of technology and AI in legal practice.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing and development initiatives supporting a positive and inclusive environment.