A leading law firm, is seeking a Family Law Associate to join their highly respected team in Altrincham. Recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm and commended by The Times, this firm prides itself on its independent ethos and employee-owned structure, ensuring a people-first culture and stability for the future.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Family Law Associate, you will provide top-tier advice on a variety of privately funded family law matters, including divorce, financial remedies, children and injunction issues, surrogacy and fertility, cohabitee disputes, and pre and post-nuptial agreements. You will manage a small caseload and assist senior team members on more complex cases. The role also involves contributing to business development and the growth of the department.In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and a supportive, collaborative work environment.ABOUT YOUTo excel in this role, you will need proven experience in privately funded family law matters. You should be adept at handling high net worth clients and have a strong academic background. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about business development and able to maintain a proper work/life balance while responding to clients' urgent needs. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments are essential.NEXT STEPS?If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.