Associate Director / Senior Family Solicitor – Private Family Law | London

Wanted: An Accomplished Private Family Law Solicitor, Ready to Lead, Develop Others and Make a Wider Impact in our London Office.Do you thrive when combining expert legal thinking with a practical, human approach?Are you someone others turn to for clarity, sound judgement and guidance, particularly when cases become complex?And are you ready for a role where you can continue doing the client work you enjoy, while using your experience to help others develop and maintain excellent standards across the team?Your experience matters, and at Fullers, we want it to have a wider impact. As an Associate Director, you'll be trusted to deliver excellent work for your clients, share your expertise and help maintain the high standards we're proud of across the team.Who Are We?Fullers Family Law is a growing, values-driven firm known for doing things properly, caring about our clients, leading with confidence, and working together to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and our team.We work with clients at some of the most pivotal moments in their lives, and our team is at the heart of their journey.We're proud to be an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to helping you grow, thrive and stay genuinely supported. Your development matters to us as much as the service you deliver.Why Join Fullers?At Fullers, you'll be somewhere that:Treats you like the experienced professional you are, trusted, valued and empowered to use your judgementGives you the opportunity to influence quality, share your expertise and help colleagues developValues leadership that is supportive, approachable and grounded in doing the right thingInvests in your growth, wellbeing and long-term futureBelieves in kindness, clarity and open communication, especially when things are challengingPuts people at the heart of what we do, ensuring our clients feel understood, reassured and empoweredYou'll make a direct, positive impact on clients navigating life-changing moments while also helping colleagues build their confidence, capability and expertise.What You'll Be DoingWorking closely with our Legal Directors, you'll be a senior fee earner and role model within our family law team.You'll continue to manage a full and varied caseload of complex private family law matters, while contributing your knowledge and experience to the development and quality of legal work across the wider team.You'll be:Managing complex private family law matters with confidence, sound judgement and empathyProviding expert, practical advice and delivering an excellent client experienceManaging cases, risks and client expectations effectivelySupporting quality through post-checks, file reviews and guidance on complex mattersProviding constructive feedback, coaching and informal supervision to colleaguesMentoring colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping others build confidence and capabilityThis is a role where your judgement, experience and expertise matter, not just in the work you deliver personally, but in the confidence and capability you help build around you.Is This You?We'd love to hear from you if you're:10+ years PQE with strong private family law experience and the confidence to manage complex mattersSkilled in negotiation, advocacy and complex case strategyWarm, clear and reassuring in your communication, with sound professional judgementPragmatic, forward-thinking and solutions-focusedComfortable sharing your expertise, providing constructive feedback and supporting others to developResilient, organised and able to maintain high standards under pressureConfident with technology, compliance and working in a paperless environmentMost importantly, you'll be someone who believes great leadership isn't just about having the answers. It's about creating trust, supporting others and helping people do their best work.What You'll Get in ReturnCompetitive package & benefits25 days holiday + bank holidaysHigh-quality training, mentoring and developmentSupportive leadership and a genuinely friendly cultureA firm that understands work-life harmonyThe opportunity to develop your leadership impact while remaining close to the client work you enjoyA chance to make a meaningful difference to clients and colleagues every single dayReady to Apply?If you're ready to take the next step and use your experience to make an even wider impact, we'd love to hear from you.Prefer a chat first? Call our recruitment team on 01234 343134. We're always happy to talk things through.We review every application with care and honesty, keeping you informed throughout.