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  • Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 national family team handling high-value, complex cases.
  • Work in a collaborative, non-corporate culture with flexible working options.
  • Clear progression pathway to Senior Associate, Legal Director, and Partner.

 

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier national family law team that has combined the expertise of two powerhouse firms. With market-leading lawyers and a strong reputation in HNW family law, this team offers the chance to work on the most sophisticated and high-profile cases.

You’ll be working with a supportive and collaborative group of family law specialists who are committed to delivering high-quality legal services, not volume-based work. If you’re looking for a firm with a fantastic culture, genuine flexibility, and a clear path for progression, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We’re Looking For

  • 4-6 PQE.
  • Strong experience handling private family matters, including business assets, farming businesses, trusts, pensions, and international cases.
  • Confidence in advocacy, business development, and relationship building.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across a nationally integrated team.
  • Ambitious, confident, empathetic, and client-focused.

Salary & Benefit

  • Flexible hybrid working – minimum 2 days in the office.
  • Progression to Legal Director and Partner for those looking to advance.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 35 extra hours.
  • Generous and flexible pension scheme.
  • Paid volunteering days – 2 days per year for a cause of your choice.
  • Westfield Health membership & Aviva Digital GP services.
  • Wellbeing-focused culture, ranked among the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.
  • Diversity & inclusion initiatives, plus strong commitment to social responsibility and tackling climate change.

Contact Lucy Wickham

For more information or to apply, contact Lucy Wickham at lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606.

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Key details

Salary

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Location

  • North Yorkshire

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Family

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V-43639

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