Family Law Partner

Think Legal Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle City Centre is seeking a Family Law Partner to head their family department. This role involves managing complex, high net worth cases while leading and developing the team. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with significant experience in family law and excellent client management skills. The firm values exceptional client service and supports professional development, offering a highly competitive remuneration package for this unique opportunity.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration package

Autonomy in practice development

Supportive firm culture

Qualifications

• Substantial PQE in family law with a proven track record handling complex cases.
• Experience in leading and developing legal teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the family law department managing your own caseload.
• Oversee complex high net worth matrimonial matters.
• Drive business development, fostering relationships with clients.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Leadership

Mediation processes

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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: [e-mail]