At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic Family team, manage complex cases, and develop strong client relationships.
- Company: Join a market-leading legal firm with a stellar reputation in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Family Law while making a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in Family Law and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Family Partner to join a market‑leading Family team based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent role offering a market‑leading package and hybrid working options. It is an exceptional opportunity for an established Family Partner to take a leading role within a highly regarded and successful department, helping shape the future direction and continued growth of the team.
The successful candidate will join a market‑leading Family team consisting of three Partners and five other Solicitors. They will lead this part of the team, benefiting from a strong platform, established client relationships and the opportunity to further develop a successful and well‑respected Family offering.
About the Role
As a Family Partner, you will play a key leadership role within the Family department, taking responsibility for leading this area of the team while continuing to manage a high‑quality caseload and develop strong client relationships. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family lawyer to join an established and successful practice, providing strategic input, supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of the department. The successful candidate will enjoy genuine autonomy, the ability to influence strategy and the opportunity to build their profile within a highly regarded firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and developing the Family team based in Birmingham
- Managing a high‑quality caseload of complex Family matters
- Advising clients on a broad range of Family Law issues, including divorce, financial matters and private children matters
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Identifying new business opportunities and supporting department growth
- Working collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across the wider firm
- Supporting, mentoring and developing Solicitors within the Family team
- Building relationships with professional contacts and key referrers
- Maintaining excellent technical standards and delivering exceptional client service
- Representing the firm through networking and business development activities
About You
You will be an experienced Family Partner with the ambition and commercial ability to lead and develop an established area of the Family department. This Family Partner role would suit an individual seeking genuine influence, autonomy and responsibility within a supportive and successful team. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise across Family Law matters, excellent client relationship skills and the ability to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the department. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Significant post‑qualified experience within Family Law
- Experience handling complex Family matters
- A strong track record in developing client relationships
- Experience leading, supervising and developing colleagues
- Commercial awareness and strong business development capability
- A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to practice development
- Excellent organisational and workload management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and technical ability
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Professionalism, discretion and sound judgement
- A collaborative approach and commitment to team success
Benefits and Rewards
As well as a market‑leading package, the successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to lead and develop an established Family team within a highly regarded firm.
- Market‑rate remuneration package
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Leadership responsibility within an established Family team
- Opportunity to shape and grow the practice area
- Access to high‑quality Family work and established client relationships
- Support from experienced Partners and Solicitors
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
About the Firm
The employer is recognised as a market‑leading firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality legal advice to individuals and families across the region. The firm has a strong presence in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands and is known for its expertise, collaborative culture and commitment to providing exceptional client service. The successful Family Partner will join an ambitious and supportive team, working alongside experienced lawyers and playing a key role in the continued development and success of the department from the firm’s Birmingham office.
Family Partner employer: The Eventus Recruitment Group
Join a well-established law firm in Enfield that prioritises quality client care and offers a supportive team environment for Publicly Funded Family Solicitors. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and opportunities for career progression, this role provides high-quality supervision and a varied caseload of Legal Aid matters, making it an excellent choice for those looking to grow their legal career in a modern office setting.
Contact Details:
The Eventus Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
