Senior Associate – Family Law – Cardiff – 5+ PQE

Overview

In this role you join a Cardiff-based Family team as a senior member, handling a varied caseload across divorce, financial remedies, private children work, and nuptial agreements. You will mentor junior lawyers, contribute to team development, and play an active part in business development and client relationships. The role suits an experienced family lawyer who can manage complex matters with minimal supervision and collaborate across the team. You’ll work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment with a clear path for progression and focus on wellbeing. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape the firm’s profile and deliver excellent client care in high-stakes family law matters.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Supportive leadership
• Focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
• Professional development and training
• Clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and often complex family law caseload
• Advise on divorce and financial remedy matters
• Handle private children work and cohabitation disputes
• Draft and negotiate pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Support junior lawyers and contribute to team development
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Key requirements

• 5+ years PQE (guideline)
• Broad experience across family law matters
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support junior colleagues
• Interest in contributing to the team’s growth and regional profile

• collaboration
• strong communication
• client empathy
• divorce and financial remedy expertise
• private children work
• pre/post nuptial agreements

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