At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse family law caseload and support senior lawyers on complex matters.
- Company: Top 50 UK law firm known for quality, culture, and career growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Exciting expansion phase with excellent mentorship and leadership opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in family law.
- Qualifications: Minimum 6 years’ PQE in family law with strong IT and business development skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 92000 £ per year.
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible
We are instructed on behalf of a Top 50 UK law firm with a long‑established national presence and an excellent reputation for quality, culture and career development. The firm advises individuals, businesses and public sector clients across the UK and internationally and is consistently recognised as one of the best legal employers in the country.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Family Legal Director to join a highly regarded and growing Family team in Sevenoaks. The department is nationally recognised for its technical excellence, innovation and supportive culture, and is entering an exciting phase of expansion. You will work closely with leading practitioners on complex, high‑value matters and play a key role in the team’s continued growth.
You will manage a varied family law caseload while contributing to leadership, supervision and business development. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate delegation
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high‑value matters
- Delivering excellent client service and managing expectations
- Managing fees and budgets
- Contributing to business development and profile‑raising
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
You will be a confident, commercially minded family lawyer with a minimum of 6 years’ PQE, ideally from a regional, national or City firm. Experience in some or all of the following is desirable:
- Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
- Nuptial and cohabitation agreements
- Children matters
- International family law
- Modern families (surrogacy, adoption, fertility law)
- ADR (desirable, not essential)
An existing client following is welcomed but not essential. Strong IT skills and an interest in business development are important.
Family Legal Director - £80,000 - £92,000 A Year employer: G2 Legal
Join a prestigious Top 50 UK law firm in Sevenoaks, where you will benefit from a supportive and innovative work culture that prioritises career development and employee well-being. With a strong focus on technical excellence and a commitment to flexible working patterns, this firm offers exceptional opportunities for growth and collaboration with leading practitioners in the field of family law. Experience a rewarding career in a nationally recognised team that values your contributions and fosters professional advancement.
