Family Law Partner - Boutique Practice - Liverpool

QED Legal; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their Family Law team as a Partner. The role offers immediate partnership and the opportunity to manage high-profile, complex family law matters, including divorce and children law cases. With a strong emphasis on business development and client relationship management, this position provides a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a starting salary of £80,000 plus partner benefits.

Benefits

Immediate Partnership

Full Autonomy

High Quality Work

Partner Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years PQE in family law.
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals.
• Proven track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse family law cases including divorce and children law.
• Manage KPIs and contribute to department growth.
• Implement new processes and oversee recruitment.

Skills

Complex family law matters

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Opportunity to join one of the most well-respected family law departments in the UK and work as part of a Legal 500 firm that has forged a stellar reputation dealing with HNW & high-profile clients. This opportunity in particular will be to take on a senior role as a Partner within their highly successful Family Law team. This role can offer you:

• Immediate Partnership
• Full Autonomy
• Scope to develop an office
• High Quality Work

You will be joining a small team, but with scope to increase headcount and add to the existing client base. This position will be based in their Liverpool city centre office, however, there is an extremely flexible & generous hybrid working policy.

Responsibilities

• Work across a variety of predominantly privately funded matters, including Divorce, Financial remedy, Domestic violence, Children law / Children Act applications, Emergency applications and orders.
• There will be a particular emphasis on Special Guardianship matters.
• Handle complex matters on behalf of HNW individuals and contribute to the management and growth of the department.
• Work with the management team to ensure KPIs are achieved, implement new processes, oversee recruitment, and meet client targets.

Requirements

• Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE and either at Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate level.
• Experience handling complex family law matters and a strong track record with high-net-worth cases.
• Ability to contribute to business development and department growth, with good client relationship management.

Salary and Contact

Salary will be based on PQE but will likely start at £80,000 + Partner Benefits Scheme. For further information, please speak with Nick Skelly at QED Legal.