Associate Director / Senior Family Solicitor – Private Family Law | Milton Keynes
Wanted: An Accomplished Private Family Law Solicitor, Ready to Lead, Develop Others and Make a Wider Impact in our Milton Keynes Office.
Do you thrive when combining your private family law expertise 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 judgement
Gives you the opportunity to influence quality, share your expertise and help colleagues develop
Values leadership that is supportive, approachable and grounded in doing the right thing
Invests in your growth, wellbeing and long-term future
Believes in kindness, clarity and open communication, especially when things are challenging
Puts people at the heart of what we do, ensuring our clients feel understood, reassured and empowered
You'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 Doing
Working 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, including divorce, financial remedy and private children 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 empathy
Providing expert, practical advice and delivering an excellent client experience
Managing cases, risks and client expectations effectively
Supporting quality through post-checks, file reviews and guidance on complex matters
Providing constructive feedback, coaching and informal supervision to colleagues
Mentoring colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping others build confidence and capability
This 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 matters
Skilled in negotiation, advocacy and complex case strategy
Warm, clear and reassuring in your communication, with sound professional judgement
Pragmatic, forward-thinking and solutions-focused
Comfortable sharing your expertise, providing constructive feedback and supporting others to develop
Resilient, organised and able to maintain high standards under pressure
Confident with technology, compliance and working in a paperless environment
Most 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 Return
Competitive package & benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays
High-quality training, mentoring and development
Supportive leadership and a genuinely friendly culture
A firm that understands work-life harmony
The opportunity to develop your leadership impact while remaining close to the client work you enjoy
A chance to make a meaningful difference to clients and colleagues every single day
Ready 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.
- Department
- Family Lawyers
- Location
- Milton Keynes
- Remote status
- Hybrid