Overview
Family Associate – Charities & Private Wealth Disputes – Exeter – 2+ Years PQELocation: ExeterType of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
A forward-thinking UK law firm is seeking a Family Associate with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Charities & Private Wealth Disputes team in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-value family law matters in a collaborative and emotionally intelligent environment.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for advising clients across the full spectrum of family law, including:
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Children matters and cohabitation disputes
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Contested financial remedies and sensitive child arrangements
- Working with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, farming families, and senior professionals
- Building strong client relationships and supporting them through challenging life events
- Contributing to the continued success and growth of the team
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 2+ years PQE in family law
- Experience or interest in high-net-worth and financial remedy work
- Confidence in managing their own caseload with support
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team contribution
- Commitment to excellence, empathy, and continuous development
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus
- Employee sabbaticals
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives
- Mental health support and gym memberships
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive professional development and training
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*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: £55000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon
