At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage family law cases while shaping the future of a growing legal firm.
- Company: Join a dynamic Legal 500 firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, hybrid working, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment focused on growth, collaboration, and social engagement.
- Why this job: Take a seat at the management table and influence business decisions.
- Qualifications: 7+ years’ PQE as a Family Solicitor with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 100000 £ per year.
£85,000–£100,000 salary plus bonus, with the opportunity to join directly at Partner level. Be more than a technical lawyer, take a genuine seat at the management table and help shape the future of a growing Legal 500 firm. Join an ambitious, collaborative family team with clear progression, hybrid working and a strong track record of retaining and developing its people.
If you’re an experienced Family Solicitor who still enjoys fee earning but wants more influence over the direction of a business, this is an opportunity to make that step. You’ll join a growing Legal 500 firm where you’ll be part of the management team from day one, combining a high-quality private family caseload with genuine involvement in business decisions, team development and the future growth of the department. This is particularly well suited to someone who feels they’ve reached a ceiling in their current firm.
Rather than simply being given another title, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute commercially, attend monthly management meetings, mentor lawyers and work closely with the existing leadership team to grow revenue and profitability. The firm is looking for someone with similar ambition: a proactive, commercially minded lawyer who wants to become an important part of the business rather than simply run their own files.
The culture remains down-to-earth despite the firm’s growth. There’s an open-door approach, ideas are welcomed, and the leadership team genuinely wants people to contribute. It’s ambitious and commercially focused, but also social, collaborative and supportive.
Who we’re looking for:
- Family Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE
- Senior-level or Partner-level experience, with the ability to join directly as a Partner
- Strong experience managing privately funded family law matters
- Proven billing performance and strong recovery rates
- Meaningful experience supervising and managing lawyers or a wider team
- Experience of business development, networking and generating referrals
- Commercial mindset with an interest in the performance and growth of the wider business
- Proactive, resilient and ambitious approach
- Experience reviewing financial or management information relating to business performance (Desired)
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters
- Becoming an active member of the firm’s management team
- Attending and contributing to monthly management meetings
- Supervising, mentoring and developing lawyers within the Family team
- Working closely with senior leadership on departmental targets and performance
- Developing relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
- Networking and supporting business development activity
- Helping drive further revenue and profitability across the department
- Contributing to strategic and operational decisions as the firm continues to grow
Hiring: Family Partner employer: Realm Recruit
Join a dynamic and supportive Private Client team that prioritises your professional growth and personal strengths. With a flexible hybrid working model, enhanced annual leave, and a culture that values quality work over rigid metrics, this firm offers a unique opportunity to shape your career path while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. You'll be part of a well-established team where mentorship and collaboration are encouraged, ensuring you can thrive in your role and contribute to the department's continued success.
