Family Partner

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique family law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) or Partner to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a complex caseload while enjoying a fully remote culture and a focus on work-life balance. With a fast-track progression to leadership and a novel approach to legal services, this position is ideal for those looking to make an impact in family law.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time options available

Fast-track to leadership

Innovative, tech-driven approach

Real autonomy and work-life balance

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in family law.
• Experience running complex, high-value caseloads.
• Desirable Legal 500 experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads of financial, children, and non-molestation matters.
• Work closely with a senior mentor to develop practice and skills.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Confidence in billing

Positive approach

Open-mindedness

Job description

• Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Management within a boutique, commercially aware family law firm.
• Join a firm that’s revolutionising family law with cutting-edge technology and a novel approach to chargeable time.
• Enjoy true work-life balance with a remote-first culture and flexible office attendance.

This is a rare opportunity for a Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) or Partner to join a forward-thinking boutique law firm that is transforming the way family law is practised.

With a fully remote culture and a progressive, commercially driven approach, this firm is tearing up the rule book on chargeable time, harnessing AI and technology to deliver exceptional client service while ensuring its lawyers achieve true work-life balance.

For those with leadership ambitions, this is a fast-track opportunity to Team Leader or Management. You’ll work closely with a senior mentor to enhance your skills, develop your practice, and take on a key role in the firm’s ongoing growth.

Equally, if leadership isn’t your goal, this firm offers high-quality work, a complex caseload, and long-term stability in an environment that values autonomy and flexibility.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a family solicitor or partner who:

• Has 8+ years PQE.
• Can run a complex, high-value caseload of financial, children, and non-molestation matters.
• Is commercially aware, confident in billing and converting leads.
• Ideally has Legal 500 experience (desirable).
• Values autonomy and work-life balance, thriving in a remote-first culture.
• Has a positive, open-minded approach and is comfortable discussing innovative ways to deliver legal services.

Salary & Benefits

• £80,000–£85,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• Flexible working – required in the office just once per week, once a fortnight, or even once per month for the right person.
• Part-time options available (three or four days per week).
• Fast-track to leadership – progression to Team Leader or Management.
• A novel, tech-driven approach to family law, focused on efficiency and innovation.
• Fully remote-first firm, offering real autonomy and work-life balance.

Contact Lucy Wickham
If you’re a family solicitor or partner looking for high-quality work, cutting-edge innovation, and career progression, get in touch with Lucy Wickham at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.