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Fullers Family Law

Associate Director – Senior Family Solicitor, Private Family Law

Fullers Family Law

. Manage a full and varied caseload of complex private family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy and private children matters .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing complex private family law matters, providing exceptional client service, and mentoring colleagues to enhance team capabilities. Exhibits strong negotiation, advocacy, and case strategy skills while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced, paperless environment.

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10+ Years PQEPrivate Family Law ExperienceNegotiation SkillsAdvocacy SkillsComplex Case Strategy

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Hard Skills
Complex Private Family Law ManagementFinancial Remedy ExpertisePrivate Children MattersCase Strategy DevelopmentRisk Management
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationProfessional JudgementConstructive FeedbackCoaching SkillsResilience
Tools & Technologies
Paperless EnvironmentCompliance Technology
Industry Keywords
Family LawClient ExperienceLegal Work QualityFile ReviewsPost-Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage a full and varied caseload of complex private family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
  • Provide expert, practical advice and deliver an excellent client experience
  • Manage cases, risks and client expectations
  • Support quality through post-checks, file reviews and guidance on complex matters
  • Provide constructive feedback, coaching and informal supervision to colleagues
  • Mentor colleagues, share knowledge and help build confidence and capability
  • Contribute knowledge and experience to the development and quality of legal work across the wider team
  • Work closely with Legal Directors as a senior fee earner and role model

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years PQE with strong private family law experience
  • Confidence managing complex private family law matters
  • Skills in negotiation, advocacy and complex case strategy
  • Warm, clear and reassuring communication
  • Sound professional judgement
  • Pragmatic, forward-thinking and solutions-focused approach
  • Comfortable sharing expertise, providing constructive feedback and supporting others' development
  • Resilient and organised, able to maintain high standards under pressure
  • Confident with technology, compliance and working in a paperless environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive package & benefits
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • High-quality training, mentoring and development
  • Supportive leadership and a genuinely friendly culture
  • Work-life harmony
  • Opportunity to develop leadership impact while remaining close to client work