Family Law Partner

William James Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity / share options

Flexible and hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension + death in service

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor or Partner to lead a new Liverpool practice for a private equity-backed boutique. The role offers ownership of client development, strategic growth, and a platform to build a market-leading family law offer.

You will advise on divorce, financial remedy, and wealth protection for HNW individuals, manage a Liverpool team, and drive recruitment, strategy, and revenue growth with support from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior Family Solicitor or Partner from a reputable firm.
• Strong technical expertise across private family law.
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to Head of Office.
• Well-connected in the Liverpool / North West market.
• Commercially astute with strong client relationship skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset focused on growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Family Law team in Liverpool
• Build and develop a high-quality caseload and client base
• Advise on divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters
• Handle complex, privately funded work for HNW clients
• Drive business development and establish a strong presence in Liverpool
• Take ownership of office growth including recruitment and team structure
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategy, performance and expansion
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and senior fee earners

Skills

Senior Family Solicitor or Partner

Leadership

Client relationships

Entrepreneurial mindset

Growth mindset

Job description

Family Law Solicitor / Partner – Liverpool – Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A leading private equity-backed boutique is seeking an exceptional Family Law Solicitor / Partner in Liverpool to take a central role in establishing and growing its presence in the region. This is a high-profile appointment, offering a rare opportunity to step into a leadership position with the backing, autonomy, and investment to build a market-leading Family practice.

This Family Law Solicitor / Partner role in Liverpool will suit a commercially astute and well-connected lawyer with strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals on complex divorce, financial remedy, and wealth protection matters. You will inherit a quality platform while having the freedom to shape the team, drive client acquisition, and establish a strong foothold in the Liverpool market.

With significant growth ambitions and clear strategic backing, this Family Law Solicitor / Partner opportunity in Liverpool offers a genuine route to Head of Office responsibility, with full oversight of team performance, recruitment, and long-term business planning.

The Role

• Lead and manage a Family Law team in Liverpool
• Build and develop a high-quality caseload and client base
• Advise on divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters
• Handle complex, privately funded work for HNW clients
• Drive business development and establish a strong presence in the Liverpool market
• Take ownership of office growth, including recruitment and team structure
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategy, performance, and expansion
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and senior fee earners

The Candidate

• Senior Family Solicitor or Partner from a reputable firm
• Strong technical expertise across private family law
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a Head of Office role
• Well-connected in the Liverpool / wider North West market
• Commercially astute with strong client relationship skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear focus on growth and development

Benefits

• Salary up to £200,000 + discretionary bonus
• Equity / share options available
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare (individual)
• Pension + death in service
• Full sick pay after 6 months
• Free parking