Experienced Family Lawyer

Henderson Scott Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor in Farnborough to join a growing team on a flexible path toward Legal Director or Partnership. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and a salary starting from £62,000 with £80,000+ at Director/Partner level.

The candidate should have a strong network and proven business development ability. Responsibilities include handling a broad Family caseload, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the

Qualifications

• Qualified Family solicitor with 3+ PQE
• Proven ability to handle complex financial and private children matters
• Strong track record of building client relationships and referrals

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Family caseload including divorce, financial settlements and children matters
• Mentor and supervise junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals
• Drive business development and client networking to grow the caseload

Skills

Family law

Business development

Client relationships

Mentoring junior solicitors

Networking

Job description

Senior Family Solicitor - Partnership / Director Opportunity

Location: Farnborough
Experience: 3+ PQE
Salary: £62,000+ DOE | £80,000+ at Director/Partner level
Working: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home
Duration: Permanent

A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor to join its growing team in Farnborough.

This is a genuinely flexible opportunity in terms of seniority. The firm is open to candidates from 3 PQE through to established Legal Director or Partner level, with the key requirement being a strong network, proven business development ability and the confidence to leverage existing relationships to grow a caseload.

For an ambitious 3-6 PQE Family Solicitor with an established network, this could provide a particularly exciting opportunity to step into a more senior position and accelerate their career, with a clear route towards Legal Director and/or Partnership.

The Role

The successful candidate will handle a varied Family caseload, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial settlements
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation
• Domestic abuse
• Legal aid matters where applicable
• Court hearings and advocacy
• Mediation and ADR
• Preparing legal documentation, witness statements and evidence
• Liaising with Counsel and other professionals
• Building and nurturing long-term client relationships

Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, the role will involve mentoring and supervising junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals, reviewing work and contributing to the development of the wider Family team.

There will also be a significant focus on business development, including attending networking events, developing professional relationships, contributing to marketing activity and generating referrals.

About You

The firm is looking for a Family Solicitor at 3+ PQE who can demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge across Family law
• Proven experience handling financial and children matters
• An established network of clients and/or professional referrers
• A demonstrable track record of business development
• The ability to generate and develop your own caseload
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• The ambition to progress into a more senior leadership position

Candidates already operating at Legal Director or Partner level with an established following are also encouraged to apply.

Progression & Earnings

This is an opportunity designed around what you can bring to the firm and where you want your career to go.

For the right candidate, there is a clear opportunity to progress towards Legal Director and/or Partnership, while established senior candidates can be considered directly at that level.

Salary starts from £62,000, with £80,000+ available at Director/Partner level.

The firm also offers an exceptional bonus structure, designed to significantly reward fee generation and business development. High-performing fee earners are currently taking home an additional £20,000-£40,000 per year through the bonus scheme.

What's on Offer

• £62k+ salary DOE
• £80k+ at Director/Partner level
• Exceptional bonus earning potential
• Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home
• Clear progression towards Legal Director / Partnership
• Opportunity to leverage an existing network and client following
• Senior leadership and supervision responsibilities
• Supportive and collaborative Family team
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the department

This is an excellent opportunity for a 3-6 PQE Family Solicitor with a strong network who is ready to step up, as well as established Legal Directors and Partners looking for a new platform to grow their practice.