An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Family Legal Director to join a highly regarded and ambitious law firm with an exceptional reputation for client service, high-quality work, and investing in the long-term development of its people.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Director, a Senior Associate ready to take the next step, or a junior Partner seeking a fresh challenge. The successful candidate will play a key role in both the continued growth of the Family Law team and the wider development of the office, combining fee-earning responsibilities with leadership, mentoring, and strategic involvement.
The Opportunity
You'll join a successful and collaborative Family Law team, handling a high-quality caseload of private family matters while taking on a visible leadership role within the practice.
Your responsibilities are likely to include:
- Managing your own caseload of complex private family law matters
- Advising clients on divorce, financial remedy, cohabitation, and private children matters
- Leading and supporting a team of lawyers and support staff
- Acting as a mentor and developing junior members of the department
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts
- Driving business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth
- Supporting the strategic development and performance of the office
- Meeting fee targets while maintaining exceptional client care standards
- Contributing to recruitment, retention, and team development
- Working closely with senior management on the future direction of the practice
- Maintaining the firm's excellent reputation for quality and client service
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking and successful firm where senior lawyers are given genuine autonomy, support, and the platform to make a real impact.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with significant Family Law experience
- Currently operating at Legal Director, Senior Associate, or Partner level
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private family law matters
- Proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for clients
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing colleagues
- An established client following and referral network
- Strong business development and networking skills
- Commercially aware with a strategic mindset
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Organised, proactive, and capable of balancing leadership with fee-earning responsibilities
- Passionate about contributing to the growth and success of a high-performing team
What's on Offer?
- £80,000 - £95,000 DOE
- Senior leadership position with genuine influence
- High-quality family law work
- Clear progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the office
- Strong administrative and operational support
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
- Modern and forward-thinking working environment
- Regular team events and social activities
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Legal Director employer: Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
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Contact Details:
Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited Recruitment Team
