Porter Dodson · 2 months ago
Family Matrimonial Senior Associate - Partner
Exeter
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutivePorter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses. They are seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Partner to join their Family team in Exeter, focusing on high-value matrimonial finance issues, divorce, and prenuptial agreements while also engaging in business development initiatives.
Legal
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice and representation on all aspects of family law, with a focus on high-value and complex matrimonial finance, divorce proceedings, and prenuptial agreements
Manage a personal caseload efficiently and independently, maintaining the highest standards of client care and legal excellence
Lead on complex financial remedy matters, offering strategic, pragmatic advice tailored to the client’s circumstances and objectives
Support and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment that reflects the firm’s values
Engage proactively in business development initiatives, including networking, building client relationships, and promoting the firm’s family law expertise across the region
Work closely with marketing and leadership teams to raise the profile of the Family team through events, publications, and community involvement
Maintain a strong working knowledge of evolving family law legislation and case law to ensure the advice given is current and commercially aware
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across other departments (e.g., Private Client, Property, Corporate) to provide joined-up, full-service legal support to clients
Contribute to the growth and strategy of the Family team in Exeter, including input into planning, budgeting, and team development
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in handling high-value and complex matrimonial finance issues, divorce, and prenuptial agreements
Experience practicing family law from complex matrimonial issues and finances in divorce
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to manage a personal caseload efficiently and independently
Strong working knowledge of evolving family law legislation and case law
Ability to lead on complex financial remedy matters
Experience in supporting and mentoring junior lawyers
Proactive engagement in business development initiatives
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across other departments
Benefits
Flexible Working
30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
Private Healthcare
Pension Scheme(s)
Life Assurance
Eye Tests
Flu Jabs
Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
Legal Support
Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials
Company
Porter Dodson
Porter Dodson is a Top 200 UK law firm with offices across Somerset and Dorset.
Founded in 1997
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-07-29
Business Live
2024-11-24
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