Family Matrimonial Senior Associate

Department: Family

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Exeter

Reporting To: Zoe Gaitskell

Description

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate or Partner to join our highly successful and friendly Family team in our Exeter office. You will play a key role in supporting and providing expert advice to clients on all elements of family law matters and will have proven expertise in handling high-value and complex matrimonial finance issues, divorce, and prenuptial agreements. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in all things business development whilst having the support of a dedicated and efficient team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice and representation on all aspects of family law, with a focus on high-value and complex matrimonial finance, divorce proceedings, and prenuptial agreements.
Manage a personal caseload efficiently and independently, maintaining the highest standards of client care and legal excellence.
Lead on complex financial remedy matters, offering strategic, pragmatic advice tailored to the client’s circumstances and objectives.
Support and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment that reflects the firm’s values.
Engage proactively in business development initiatives, including networking, building client relationships, and promoting the firm’s family law expertise across the region.
Work closely with marketing and leadership teams to raise the profile of the Family team through events, publications, and community involvement.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of evolving family law legislation and case law to ensure the advice given is current and commercially aware.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across other departments (e.g., Private Client, Property, Corporate) to provide joined-up, full-service legal support to clients.
Contribute to the growth and strategy of the Family team in Exeter, including input into planning, budgeting, and team development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Joining our reputable family department, this role would best suit someone who is pro-active, and enthusiastic, with exceptional interpersonal skills with significant experience practicing family law from complex matrimonial issues and finances in divorce.

Porter Dodson can offer a tailored approach to your career path where you can really make it your own. This role is an excellent platform for you to continue to build on your success in an environment where your expertise is valued, whether that is by making a sideways move or taking a step up.

In addition to your family law expertise, we are looking for a team player who values every member of the team and wider firm and their contribution to the success of Porter Dodson. We have a unique offering at PD where we have the benefit of being a larger firm but pride ourselves on having maintained the flexibility, collaborative nature and welcoming environment of a smaller firm.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also get:

Flexible Working
30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
Private Healthcare
Pension Scheme(s)
Life Assurance
Eye Tests
Flu Jabs
Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
Legal Support
Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials

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First Hiring Manager Interview

Second Hiring Manager Interview

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