THE ROLE & TEAM
At Brabners, our Family team continues to grow from strength to strength, and we are looking to recruit a talented Associate (3–6 PQE) to join our highly regarded practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-quality matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm, recognised for its client-focused approach.
You will join an experienced and supportive Family team advising on a broad mix of private family law matters, including complex children work and high-value financial cases. The team is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially aware advice, often with an international dimension.
This role offers the opportunity to both assist on sophisticated matters and manage your own caseload, alongside gaining exposure to advocacy.
This role can be based out of our Liverpool, Preston, Manchester or Leeds offices
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Managing your own caseload of family law matters, including:
Complex private children cases
Financial remedy work, including high-net-worth matters
· Assisting senior lawyers on more complex or high-profile cases
· Advising clients with professionalism, sensitivity, and empathy
· Undertaking advocacy where appropriate
· Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team
· Building strong and lasting client relationships
ABOUT YOU
· Experience of both assisting on complex matters and running your own caseload
· Strong experience across both children and financial work (essential)
· Exposure to, or a strong interest in, international family matters (children and/or financial)
· Advocacy experience or a clear willingness to develop in this area
· Excellent communication and client care skills
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
· A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in being part of a high-performing team
· A growing profile and enthusiasm to build your network
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Flexible approach to working hours
Bupa/ Medicash
We offer agile working at Brabners, recognising that the right balance between office-based and remote working will vary depending on the role, the team and individual circumstances. The working arrangements for this position will be discussed as part of the recruitment process
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Pension scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Additional discretionary annual leave days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Career Development Opportunities
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.
ABOUT US
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.
Associate - Family • Preston, England, United Kingdom
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