Family Law Partner in North East

Family Law Partner – Head of Family

Newcastle City Centre | Highly Competitive Salary

Think Legal Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded full-service law firm to recruit a Family Law Partner to lead their growing Family department in Newcastle city centre.

This is a rare opportunity to head up the family law practice at a modern, progressive firm with a long-established reputation and ambitious growth plans.

The Role

As Head of Family, you\’ll lead the department while managing your own prestigious caseload. Day-to-day you\’ll be:

• Managing complex, high net worth matrimonial matters with assets worth several millions
• Handling sophisticated financial provision cases including business assets, pensions, family trusts, TOLATA cases and pre/post nuptial agreements
• Representing clients in court proceedings and negotiations
• Leading, mentoring and developing the family law team
• Driving business development and building strategic relationships with clients and referrers
• Overseeing departmental performance, budgeting and profitability

The Firm

The firm\’s approach is guided by three core values:Supportive, Dynamic, Exceptional. You\’ll be joining a firm that genuinely lives these values, fostering a collaborative culture where talent thrives and innovation is encouraged. The firm is experiencing significant growth and investment in their teams.

What You\’ll Need

• Qualified solicitor with substantial PQE in family law
• Proven track record handling complex, high net worth family cases
• Strong leadership experience with a passion for developing teams
• Excellent client management and business development skills
• Experience in mediation or collaborative law processes desirable

What\’s On Offer

• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Lead and shapea successful family law department
• Autonomy and supportto grow the practice in line with firm strategy
• Work within a firm that valuesexceptional client serviceandteam development

To discuss this unique leadership opportunity in strict confidence, please contact:

Graham Rawlinson
Associate Director
M:07745 205690
E: graham@thinklegalrecruitment.com