Overview
Senior Associate – Family Matrimonial – Exeter – 8+ years PQE
Location: Exeter Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000 to £95,000
Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with a highly respected regional law firm in their search for a Senior Associate to join their successful and friendly Family team in Exeter. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced family lawyer to lead on high-value matrimonial finance matters while contributing to the growth and strategy of a thriving department.
The Role
This is a senior, client-facing position offering the opportunity to manage complex family law matters and play a key role in business development. Responsibilities include:
- Advising on all aspects of family law, with a focus on high-value matrimonial finance, divorce, and prenuptial agreements
- Managing a personal caseload independently, maintaining high standards of client care
- Leading on complex financial remedy cases with strategic, pragmatic advice
- Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a collaborative team culture
- Engaging in networking and business development initiatives
- Collaborating with marketing and leadership to raise the team’s profile
- Staying up to date with evolving legislation and case law
- Working cross-departmentally to deliver full-service legal support
- Contributing to planning, budgeting, and team development
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor with:
- 8+ years PQE in family law, ideally with experience in high-value matrimonial finance
- Strong technical expertise and excellent client-handling skills
- A proactive, enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal abilities
- Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
- Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
- A collaborative spirit and commitment to delivering exceptional service
Working Arrangements
- This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home and from the Exeter office, depending on client and team needs.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:
- 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private healthcare and pension scheme
- Life assurance, eye tests, and flu jabs
- Corporate gym membership discounts
- Legal support and wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunities to engage in charity fundraising, sports teams, and office socials
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £75000 – £95000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon
