Family Principal Associate/director

7 months ago

Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

**Your Future At Higgs**

**Job title**

Principal Associate/Legal Director

**Department**

Family

**Our Purpose**

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

**Our Commitment to Our People**

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

**Our Core Values**

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” - Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

**Role Purpose**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Case Management: Handle a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, private Children Act, financial remedy, wealth protections and domestic violence cases.
- Client Relations: Provide high-quality legal advice to clients, ensuring clear communication and a client-focused approach throughout the legal process.
- Cultural Ambassador: Embrace, nurture and develop the CLEAR core values of the firm and ensure that these are upheld, delivered and meaningful to everyone who encounters the family law team.
- Mentorship: Supervise and mentor all levels of solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Business Development: Contribute to the growth of the firm's family law team by attracting high quality new business as well as forging and maintaining excellent long term relationships with business partners.
- Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and policies.
- Strategy: Collaborate with other senior managers in the team to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at further growth of the firm's family law team.

**Person Specification**
- Excellent legal skills, personal communication and strategic thinking.
- Empathetic and client-focused.
- Ability to manage a high-quality caseload with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Proven track record of attracting quality legal work from business partners and managing long-term relationships.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organised and able to work under pressure.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

**Technical Knowledge**
- Proficient in using legal practice management software.
- Detailed knowledge of the primary legislation and case law impacting the key areas of family law.
- Committed to continuous professional development.

**What You Need to Know**

Higgs LLP offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

**Equal Opportunities**

As charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent. We recognise this is an ongoing journey and regularly monitor our figures which can be viewed here.

**People Driven. Legal Excellence**.

  • Principal Associate/Legal Director

    2 months ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job Description Job title Principal Associate/Director Department Business Services – Commercial Our Purpose To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community. Our Commitment to Our People We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to...

  • Principal Associate/Legal Director

    1 month ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job titlePrincipal Associate/DirectorDepartmentBusiness Services – CommercialOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people....

  • Principal Associate/Legal Director

    2 months ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job titlePrincipal Associate/DirectorDepartmentBusiness Services – CommercialOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people....

  • Principal Associate/Legal Director

    2 months ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job titlePrincipal Associate/DirectorDepartmentBusiness Services – CommercialOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people....

  • Principal Associate/Legal Director

    2 months ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job titlePrincipal Associate/DirectorDepartmentBusiness Services – CommercialOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people....

  • Associate Director

    3 days ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Role SummaryJoin Higgs LLP as a Principal Associate/Director and play a key role in driving our commercial law practice forward. As a highly experienced lawyer, you will be responsible for providing expert advice on complex matters and building relationships with clients and colleagues alike.About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional lawyer with a strong...

  • Principal Solicitor Private Clients

    3 days ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Realm Recruit Full time

    About the Role:We are looking for a skilled solicitor to join our private client department as a Private Client Principal Associate/Legal Director.This is a fantastic opportunity for career advancement, with the potential to progress beyond the level of legal director/principal associate within a few years. The role offers an attractive salary and flexible...

  • Commercial Principal Associate/Legal Director

    4 weeks ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job titlePrincipal Associate/Legal DirectorDepartmentBusiness Services – CommercialOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our...

  • Commercial Principal Associate/Legal Director

    4 weeks ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job title Principal Associate/Legal Director Department Business Services – Commercial Our Purpose To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community. Our Commitment to Our People We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and...

  • Private Client Associate Director

    4 days ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Realm Recruit Full time

    Job Opportunity:We are seeking an ambitious individual to join our private client team as a Private Client Principal Associate/Legal Director.This is an instrumental opportunity for career progression, with the potential to reach partnership level within a few years. The role comes with an attractive salary and offers exceptional flexibility.You will be...

  • Principal Associate/Legal Director

    2 months ago

    Brierley Hill, UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job titlePrincipal Associate/DirectorDepartmentBusiness Services – CommercialOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people....

  • Principal Associate or Legal Director

    1 month ago

    Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Business Services – Commercial To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy,...

  • Principal Associate/Legal Director

    1 month ago

    Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job title Principal Associate/Director Department Business Services – Commercial Our Purpose To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community. Our Commitment to Our People We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and...

  • Principal Associate

    3 weeks ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    We are seeking an experienced principal associate to join our commercial law team at Higgs LLP. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our clients and partners to deliver tailored solutions and drive business growth.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing exceptional technical and commercial advice on complex...

  • Private Wealth Management Associate

    3 weeks ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Realm Recruit Full time

    About UsWe are a leading recruitment agency specializing in private client solicitors across the West Midlands.Our team works closely with firms of all sizes in Birmingham, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, and Shrewsbury.Job OverviewThis is a rare opportunity to join our esteemed firm as a Private Client Principal Associate/Legal Director.You will be handling...

  • HNW Private Client Solicitor Position

    1 month ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Realm Recruit Full time

    Salary InformationThe estimated annual salary for this role is £120,000 - £150,000, depending on experience. This marks the pathway to progress beyond the level of legal director/principal associate within a few years.

  • Non-Contentious Law Expert

    2 weeks ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Principal Associate/Director to join our Business Services Department. The successful candidate will have a strong background in non-contentious commercial law and excellent technical and commercial skills. They will be responsible for providing expert advice to our clients and driving business growth through...

  • Senior Solicitor

    3 weeks ago

    Brierley Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom Realm Recruit Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join a highly respected firm in the private client sector.Job DescriptionPre-death work, handling wills, lifetime trusts, inheritance/capital gains tax, LPAs, and EPAs.Immersed in complex/HNW work, requiring technical skills and leadership abilities.A competitive salary of £80,000 - £120,000...

  • Commercial Property Senior/principal Associate

    7 months ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    **Job title** Senior/Principal Associate **Department** Property **About Higgs** Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community. When it comes to our people, the team is everything at Higgs - an environment of...

  • Commercial Property Principal Associate

    3 weeks ago

    Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

    Job titlePrincipal AssociateDepartmentPropertyOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and...