Family Senior Associate / Partner - Dorset

Family Senior Associate / Partner - Dorset

Join one of the South's leading regional law firms. My client are a well established, highly ranked practice with strong coverage across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Known for its quality of work, modern approach and continued growth, the firm is now seeking a Senior Associate or Partner to strengthen its Family team in Dorset.

The Role
A senior opportunity within a respected and expanding Family practice, working on high quality private family matters including:

• Complex financial remedy cases
• Children matters
• Relationship breakdowns and associated disputes

You'll work closely with specialist family lawyers across the region and play a key role in shaping the team's presence in Dorset. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a high value caseload
• Providing leadership and mentoring junior lawyers
• Building strong referral networks
• Leading business development activity
• Supporting the continued growth of the Family team

The team is known for its constructive, Resolution led approach, with strong capability in both non court and court based work.

Candidate Requirements
We're looking for a senior family law specialist with:

• Significant experience in private family law (financial and children matters)
• ADR qualifications (e.g., mediation, collaborative law)
• Strong technical and procedural expertise
• Proven ability to manage complex, high value cases
• A strong regional network and business development experience (a following is a bonus)

Ideal for someone ready to bring their established reputation to a growing, ambitious team.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Clear progression opportunities at senior level
• A modern, approachable and ambitious firm culture
• Genuine investment in people and professional development
• The chance to help shape a thriving Family practice during a period of strong growth

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*