Tier 1 Family Law Firm - Associate (2+ PQE) / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) Family Law Associate (2+ PQE) / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) City Of London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Are you an experienced family lawyer who enjoys litigation and is ready to take the next step in your career? We are working with a Tier 1 Divorce law firm renownedfor its work on complex, ultra-high-value family law matters. This is an opportunity for an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate with a thirst for advocacy, a passion for excellence and a drive to build a standout practice. About the Role You will join a market-leading family law team that specialises in challenging and sophisticated work, including ultra-high-net-worth cases, international child law issues, and complex financial remedy disputes. The firm is known for its strategic thinking, legal excellence, and deep technical expertise in family and children matters. What You Will Be Doing Advising on a wide range of family law matters, from financial remedies to international and high-profile children cases. Taking responsibility for case strategy and client care. Working alongside leading practitioners and recognised specialists. Contributing to high-stakes litigation and negotiation. About You Qualified solicitor with3-4 PQE (Associate)or5-6+ PQE (Senior Associate)in family law. Excellent academics and previous experience in a top-ranked law firm (ideally top-ranked in family law) High Court experience Experience dealing with high-net-worth clients Additional languages are an advantage Previous work on reported cases an advantage Strong technical ability, excellent judgement, and confident client-facing skills. Why This Firm? A genuinelyelite family law practicewith an enviable reputation across the UK legal market. Exposure to intellectually challenging, high-value work and complex client issues. Supportive environment where performance and commitment are rewarded. Career progression that reflects your contributions and expertise.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Tier 1 Family Law Firm - Associate (2+ PQE) / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) Family Law Associate (2+ PQE) / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) City Of London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Are you an experienced family lawyer who enjoys litigation and is ready to take the next step in your career? We are working with a Tier 1 Divorce law firm renownedfor its work on complex, ultra-high-value family law matters. This is an opportunity for an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate with a thirst for advocacy, a passion for excellence and a drive to build a standout practice. About the Role You will join a market-leading family law team that specialises in challenging and sophisticated work, including ultra-high-net-worth cases, international child law issues, and complex financial remedy disputes. The firm is known for its strategic thinking, legal excellence, and deep technical expertise in family and children matters. What You Will Be Doing Advising on a wide range of family law matters, from financial remedies to international and high-profile children cases. Taking responsibility for case strategy and client care. Working alongside leading practitioners and recognised specialists. Contributing to high-stakes litigation and negotiation. About You Qualified solicitor with3-4 PQE (Associate)or5-6+ PQE (Senior Associate)in family law. Excellent academics and previous experience in a top-ranked law firm (ideally top-ranked in family law) High Court experience Experience dealing with high-net-worth clients Additional languages are an advantage Previous work on reported cases an advantage Strong technical ability, excellent judgement, and confident client-facing skills. Why This Firm? A genuinelyelite family law practicewith an enviable reputation across the UK legal market. Exposure to intellectually challenging, high-value work and complex client issues. Supportive environment where performance and commitment are rewarded. Career progression that reflects your contributions and expertise.
Lex Exec in City of London is seeking an experienced family lawyer at Associate or Senior Associate level (2+ PQE / 5+). The role covers ultra-high-net-worth matters, international child law, and complex financial remedies, with a hybrid working arrangement. You will advise on a wide range of matters, take responsibility for case strategy and client care, and work alongside leading practitioners on high-profile cases. Strong academics and High Court experience are essential.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Lex Exec in City of London is seeking an experienced family lawyer at Associate or Senior Associate level (2+ PQE / 5+). The role covers ultra-high-net-worth matters, international child law, and complex financial remedies, with a hybrid working arrangement. You will advise on a wide range of matters, take responsibility for case strategy and client care, and work alongside leading practitioners on high-profile cases. Strong academics and High Court experience are essential.
Senior Employment Solicitor - 5+ PQE (Senior Executive focus) - Top ranked firm Senior Employment Solicitor (Senior Executive focus) - Leading top-ranked firm PQE:5+ Location:London Term:Permanent A leading London firm is looking for a talented employment lawyer to join its highly regarded Senior Executive practice - a team recognised for advising some of the most senior professionals in the market on complex and high-value employment matters. This is a rare opportunity to work with lawyers at the top of their field, within a team known for its technical excellence, client care and collegiate culture. The Role You will advise senior executives, founders, LLP members, and board-level professionals across sectors such as finance, private equity, and professional services on a mix of non-contentious and contentious matters (70%:30%). Your typical workload will involve: Discrimination, whistleblowing and contract (including bonus) claims Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation Complex negotiated exits and settlement agreements Reputation management and regulatory aspects The successful candidate will work closely with partners on major mandates while managing their own matters under supervision. The team's work is varied, stimulating, and often high-profile - offering the chance to build strong expertise in a rewarding and human-focused area of law. The Ideal Candidate 5+ PQE with solid technical grounding in employment law Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills A proactive, commercial and client-centred approach Interest in business development and building client relationships Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for advising individuals This role would suit an ambitious associate looking to move into a market-leading practice where they can handle top-quality work for high-performing individuals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Employment Solicitor - 5+ PQE (Senior Executive focus) - Top ranked firm Senior Employment Solicitor (Senior Executive focus) - Leading top-ranked firm PQE:5+ Location:London Term:Permanent A leading London firm is looking for a talented employment lawyer to join its highly regarded Senior Executive practice - a team recognised for advising some of the most senior professionals in the market on complex and high-value employment matters. This is a rare opportunity to work with lawyers at the top of their field, within a team known for its technical excellence, client care and collegiate culture. The Role You will advise senior executives, founders, LLP members, and board-level professionals across sectors such as finance, private equity, and professional services on a mix of non-contentious and contentious matters (70%:30%). Your typical workload will involve: Discrimination, whistleblowing and contract (including bonus) claims Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation Complex negotiated exits and settlement agreements Reputation management and regulatory aspects The successful candidate will work closely with partners on major mandates while managing their own matters under supervision. The team's work is varied, stimulating, and often high-profile - offering the chance to build strong expertise in a rewarding and human-focused area of law. The Ideal Candidate 5+ PQE with solid technical grounding in employment law Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills A proactive, commercial and client-centred approach Interest in business development and building client relationships Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for advising individuals This role would suit an ambitious associate looking to move into a market-leading practice where they can handle top-quality work for high-performing individuals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Lex Exec based in London is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (Senior Executive focus) with 5+ PQE to join its leading practice. You will advise senior executives, founders and board-level professionals on complex and high-value matters, in a collaborative, high-performing environment. The role offers exposure to top-tier clients and high-profile mandates, with a focus on both non-contentious and contentious work within a supportive team.
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Lex Exec based in London is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (Senior Executive focus) with 5+ PQE to join its leading practice. You will advise senior executives, founders and board-level professionals on complex and high-value matters, in a collaborative, high-performing environment. The role offers exposure to top-tier clients and high-profile mandates, with a focus on both non-contentious and contentious work within a supportive team.
Senior Family Solicitor Private Client (U)HNW Matrimonial Finance Private Client Family Solicitor (U)HNW Matrimonial Finance The Opportunity Lex Exec is supporting a highly regarded family law boutique to hire an experienced matrimonial finance solicitor. Having successfully partnered with this firm previously, we have received consistently outstanding feedback from those placed and can say with confidence that this is a unique opportunity to join an already award-winning team that is destined for even greater heights in the years ahead. This firm has experienced rapid growth in recent years, establishing itself as one of the most respected boutiques in London and gaining increasing recognition on the international stage. It operates at the very top end of the private client market, advising HNW and UHNW individuals on complex, high-value family law matters. The team includes widely recognised specialists known for handling sophisticated and often international cases. The firm is now seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a strong focus on financial remedies work, acting on high-value divorce cases involving complex asset structures, international elements, and reputational sensitivity. Why This Firm? This is a modern, ambitious boutique that offers a compelling alternative to the traditional City or large national firm model. Access to a premier UHNW caseload from day one, including complex and high-value financial remedy matters A firm that has grown rapidly into one of the most respected boutiques in London, with clear momentum and ambition A transparent and achievable pathway to progression, including Partner A highly competitive and clearly structured bonus scheme that genuinely rewards performance A collaborative culture built on a we not I ethos, where success is shared Early and meaningful client exposure and responsibility A sensible and flexible approach to hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home) This has proven particularly attractive for individuals in larger firms who feel progression is unclear or overly rigid, and/ or where their contribution is not fully recognised. The Role You will work across a broad range of private client family matters, with a core focus on financial remedies. Your caseload is likely to include: High-value divorce and financial remedy proceedings Matters involving business interests, private equity, and trust structures Complex cases with international and multi-jurisdictional elements Negotiation, Private FDRs, and High Court litigation Working closely with counsel, forensic accountants, and private client specialists You will be given the autonomy to manage your own matters while benefiting from close collaboration with leading practitioners in the field. The Ideal Candidate 5+ years PQE within private client family law Strong experience in financial remedies work, ideally within the HNW or UHNW space Comfortable dealing with complex asset structures, including businesses and trusts Experience of international matters is highly desirable Confident managing your own caseload while contributing to a team environment Ambitious, with a clear desire to progress toward Partner
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Family Solicitor Private Client (U)HNW Matrimonial Finance Private Client Family Solicitor (U)HNW Matrimonial Finance The Opportunity Lex Exec is supporting a highly regarded family law boutique to hire an experienced matrimonial finance solicitor. Having successfully partnered with this firm previously, we have received consistently outstanding feedback from those placed and can say with confidence that this is a unique opportunity to join an already award-winning team that is destined for even greater heights in the years ahead. This firm has experienced rapid growth in recent years, establishing itself as one of the most respected boutiques in London and gaining increasing recognition on the international stage. It operates at the very top end of the private client market, advising HNW and UHNW individuals on complex, high-value family law matters. The team includes widely recognised specialists known for handling sophisticated and often international cases. The firm is now seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a strong focus on financial remedies work, acting on high-value divorce cases involving complex asset structures, international elements, and reputational sensitivity. Why This Firm? This is a modern, ambitious boutique that offers a compelling alternative to the traditional City or large national firm model. Access to a premier UHNW caseload from day one, including complex and high-value financial remedy matters A firm that has grown rapidly into one of the most respected boutiques in London, with clear momentum and ambition A transparent and achievable pathway to progression, including Partner A highly competitive and clearly structured bonus scheme that genuinely rewards performance A collaborative culture built on a we not I ethos, where success is shared Early and meaningful client exposure and responsibility A sensible and flexible approach to hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home) This has proven particularly attractive for individuals in larger firms who feel progression is unclear or overly rigid, and/ or where their contribution is not fully recognised. The Role You will work across a broad range of private client family matters, with a core focus on financial remedies. Your caseload is likely to include: High-value divorce and financial remedy proceedings Matters involving business interests, private equity, and trust structures Complex cases with international and multi-jurisdictional elements Negotiation, Private FDRs, and High Court litigation Working closely with counsel, forensic accountants, and private client specialists You will be given the autonomy to manage your own matters while benefiting from close collaboration with leading practitioners in the field. The Ideal Candidate 5+ years PQE within private client family law Strong experience in financial remedies work, ideally within the HNW or UHNW space Comfortable dealing with complex asset structures, including businesses and trusts Experience of international matters is highly desirable Confident managing your own caseload while contributing to a team environment Ambitious, with a clear desire to progress toward Partner
Lex Exec is partnering with a highly respected full-service law firm in Newcastle to appoint a Head of Rural, Agriculture and Estates. The role is a senior leadership position for an experienced rural property lawyer, with Partner consideration and a strategic mandate across the practice. You will lead the Agriculture and Rural Services countrywide, shape strategy, supervise junior lawyers, and drive business development while maintaining high technical standards in real estate, estates and
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Lex Exec is partnering with a highly respected full-service law firm in Newcastle to appoint a Head of Rural, Agriculture and Estates. The role is a senior leadership position for an experienced rural property lawyer, with Partner consideration and a strategic mandate across the practice. You will lead the Agriculture and Rural Services countrywide, shape strategy, supervise junior lawyers, and drive business development while maintaining high technical standards in real estate, estates and
Head of Rural, Agriculture, and Estates - Partner - Newcastle Lex Exec is working with a highly respected full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, partner-led advice and exceptional personal service. The firm places real emphasis on values, collaboration, professionalism and long-term client relationships, often spanning multiple generations. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced rural and agricultural property lawyer to step into a senior leadership role with genuine influence over strategy, people and growth. The Role The firm is seeking a senior practitioner with a minimum of 8 years PQE to lead its Agriculture and Rural Services offering. The role is suited to an established Partner or a senior lawyer ready for Partner, with a strong real estate focus and deep experience in rural and agricultural property work. The Agriculture and Rural Services practice is well established and ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers. While the successful candidate must be a real estate specialist, the role carries firm-wide responsibility for the sector, working closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate, Wills Trusts and Estates, Employment and Dispute Resolution. This position offers the opportunity to shape, mould and develop the team, setting strategic direction while remaining closely involved in high quality client work. Example matters: Sale and purchase of estates, farms, forestry and rural land Advising on rural development projects including housing and renewables Drafting and negotiating lease and option agreements Agricultural tenancies including creation, variation and termination Rural lettings including residential, commercial and sporting leases Title issues, boundary disputes and voluntary registration Advising on land use, overage agreements and rural business structures Key responsibilities Leading the Agriculture and Rural Services offering across the firm Strategic planning and development of the team Business development and client relationship management Supervising and mentoring a junior rural property lawyer Working collaboratively with partners and teams across the firm About you You will be a confident and commercially minded leader with significant experience in agricultural and rural property transactions. You will bring strong client facing skills, an appetite for business development and the ability to lead a team strategically while maintaining technical excellence. This role will appeal to someone who values collaboration, professionalism and long term client relationships, and who wants to play a visible role in the future direction of a respected practice. About Lex Exec Lex Exec is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy working with leading law firms across the UK. We partner discreetly with firms and lawyers at senior level, providing honest market insight and a tailored, relationship led approach to career moves.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Rural, Agriculture, and Estates - Partner - Newcastle Lex Exec is working with a highly respected full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, partner-led advice and exceptional personal service. The firm places real emphasis on values, collaboration, professionalism and long-term client relationships, often spanning multiple generations. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced rural and agricultural property lawyer to step into a senior leadership role with genuine influence over strategy, people and growth. The Role The firm is seeking a senior practitioner with a minimum of 8 years PQE to lead its Agriculture and Rural Services offering. The role is suited to an established Partner or a senior lawyer ready for Partner, with a strong real estate focus and deep experience in rural and agricultural property work. The Agriculture and Rural Services practice is well established and ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers. While the successful candidate must be a real estate specialist, the role carries firm-wide responsibility for the sector, working closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate, Wills Trusts and Estates, Employment and Dispute Resolution. This position offers the opportunity to shape, mould and develop the team, setting strategic direction while remaining closely involved in high quality client work. Example matters: Sale and purchase of estates, farms, forestry and rural land Advising on rural development projects including housing and renewables Drafting and negotiating lease and option agreements Agricultural tenancies including creation, variation and termination Rural lettings including residential, commercial and sporting leases Title issues, boundary disputes and voluntary registration Advising on land use, overage agreements and rural business structures Key responsibilities Leading the Agriculture and Rural Services offering across the firm Strategic planning and development of the team Business development and client relationship management Supervising and mentoring a junior rural property lawyer Working collaboratively with partners and teams across the firm About you You will be a confident and commercially minded leader with significant experience in agricultural and rural property transactions. You will bring strong client facing skills, an appetite for business development and the ability to lead a team strategically while maintaining technical excellence. This role will appeal to someone who values collaboration, professionalism and long term client relationships, and who wants to play a visible role in the future direction of a respected practice. About Lex Exec Lex Exec is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy working with leading law firms across the UK. We partner discreetly with firms and lawyers at senior level, providing honest market insight and a tailored, relationship led approach to career moves.