Senior Family Lawyer

Your new firm
Our client is a highly regarded and ambitious law firm with an excellent reputation for advising individuals and families on complex and sensitive legal matters. Recognised for its collaborative culture, client-first approach and commitment to professional development, the firm continues to experience growth across its private client offering and is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to play a key role within its established team.

Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Family Solicitor to join a thriving and well-respected family team. Working closely with the Head of Department, you will advise clients across a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse cases.

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, a loyal client base and the opportunity to take on a visible position within the department. You will lead matters from instruction through to resolution, represent clients at hearings where appropriate, and provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice tailored to individual circumstances. Alongside your client work, you will support the development of junior colleagues, strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice through networking and business development activities.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with at least five years' PQE and a strong background in family law. The successful candidate will have proven experience handling both financial remedy and children matters, together with excellent client care and relationship management skills.

You will be confident managing complex matters independently, supervising junior team members and developing new business opportunities. A commercial approach, strong technical ability and the ambition to play a strategic role within a growing department will be essential. An existing network of contacts or following would be advantageous but is not essential.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Associates, Legal Directors and aspiring Partners seeking a genuine opportunity to influence and help shape the future of a successful Family practice.

What you'll get in return
You will join a supportive and forward-thinking firm that invests heavily in its people and offers access to quality work, strong progression opportunities and excellent professional development. Alongside a competitive salary, the firm provides a comprehensive benefits package including bonus potential, private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly benefits, generous annual leave and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded and growing team.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential discussion regarding the family law market, please get in touch.

If this role isn't quite right but you are considering a move within family law or private practice, I would still be delighted to hear from you.

We would expect a lawyer applying for this position to have developed the appropriate level of knowledge and experience; however, applications from candidates with a broader range of PQE and experience are encouraged.