Partner

A highly regarded law firm with offices across the South East is seeking an experienced Partner to lead their specialist Family Law team in Southampton. Recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, this leading practice is offering a rare opportunity for a Partner to take on a pivotal leadership role within a progressive and supportive environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering equity partnership, a strong pipeline of complex private family law work, and a people-first culture that ensures Partners have the autonomy and backing to thrive professionally.

The Partner's role

As Partner, you will take responsibility for leading the Southampton-based Family Law team. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a complex caseload of high-value family law matters, including:
  • Financial remedy (often involving trusts, business assets, pensions, and international elements)
  • Private children disputes
  • Cohabitation disputes and Schedule 1/TLATA claims
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Acting as both team lead and senior fee earner, ensuring high standards of client service
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and support staff
• Supporting the growth and development of the Southampton team
• Collaborating with Family Law colleagues across Guildford, London, and other regional offices
• Promoting the firm's strong reputation in non-court dispute resolution, including mediation and collaborative law
• Playing a key role in business development and maintaining client relationships
• Contributing to the success of the firm's "one couple, one lawyer" initiative

The Partner

The ideal Partner will demonstrate the following:

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with extensive experience in private family law
• Strong expertise in handling high-net-worth cases, often with international and complex financial elements
• Experience supervising, mentoring or managing fee-earners and legal support staff
• Accreditations with the Law Society and/or Resolution are desirable
• Skilled in non-court dispute resolution, including collaborative law or mediation
• Proven ability in business development and growing a team or department
• Clear readiness for partnership, or already operating at that level within a reputable family practice

In Return?

• Equity Partnership & full benefits package
• £90,000 – £120,000+ depending on experience
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical, income protection & life cover
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Strategic leadership role in a Legal 500-recognised team
• Clear progression pathway and career autonomy

If this sounds ideal for you, please do not hesitate to get in touch to find out more.