Senior Solicitor Family Law

Buckles Law is an award-winning firm that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally. Delivering effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Stamford with international presence in Paris and Milan.

We recognise that all this is possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference. Buckles holds the LawNet Mark of Excellence, is Investor in People Gold accredited, and is a certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to excellence, people and responsible business practices.

About our Senior Family Lawyer role

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Family Lawyer to join the team in Stamford; please note some travel and out of hours working will be required for business development, meetings and training purposes. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of High-Net-Worth financial cases, Children Act Proceedings and the wider Family Law. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and innovative Family Law team.

Responsibilities of a Senior Family Lawyer

• Reporting to the Partners in the department to assist with driving forward a caseload of all elements of family law, including preventative work, high net worth financial remedy negotiations and proceedings, Children Act work, TOLATA cases, elements of international law, injunctive proceeding. Specialisation is encouraged.
• An integral part of the Family team, delivering on agreed objectives, sourcing new opportunities and supporting the overall profile of the team.
• Proactively attracting work according to the needs of the firm, including a focus of growth within Stamford, Rutland and the surrounding geographical areas.
• Delivery of individual targets with minimal supervision.
• Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and building appropriate relationships with clients.
• Adherence to quality procedures and management systems.
• Undertake and deliver work in a commercially effective manner.
• Supporting and supervising more junior members of the team.
• Development of technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work.

Skills and experience of a senior Family Lawyer

• Relevant Professional Qualification
• Strong legal skills and knowledge in a Family Law setting, with a minimum of 8-10 year PQE.
• Responsible for a broad and varied caseload including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, high net worth financial remedy proceedings, Children Act proceedings, TOLATA proceedings, international cases, and Injunctive relief. An area of specialisation is encouraged and will be discussed further at interview stage.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, both in writing and verbally.
• You will be proactive and passionate about your career.
• Proven results in supporting business development across a team or firm.
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A strong team player with a motivational hands-on approach.
• Uses initiative, plans and organises own time and workload to meet deadlines and prioritises work.
• A measured and rational approach to problem-solving.
• Deals confidently and diplomatically with clients and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity and congruence when dealing with people.

Reward and development

Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career. Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer some fantastic benefits, which include:

• 30 days annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays.
• An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday).
• Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a contracted working day.
• Private healthcare options for you – via Bupa, paid for by Buckles.
• Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family – paid for by Buckles.
• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.
• Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 3 days per year.
• Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.

To apply

Please submit a CV that demonstrates the skills and experience you have that is suitable for this role. We are an equal opportunity and disability‐inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email careers@buckles-law.co.uk and add the job title in the subject line of the email.