Family Lawyer

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Hawton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Head of Department path

National firm backing

Bonus and benefits

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd is seeking an Experienced Family Lawyer for a Tamworth-based role with hybrid working. The position offers a clear path to Head of Department and a competitive salary of £75,000 to £85,000 with bonus and benefits.

You will manage a broad private family caseload, provide client-focused advice on divorce and finances, and contribute to growing the department across multiple locations with strong collaboration across a national firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with strong private family law experience.
• Ability to run matters autonomously and maintain high client care standards.
• Experience across divorce, finances, children, and related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied private family law caseload autonomously from instruction to conclusion.
• Advising on divorce, separation, and financial remedies.
• Advising on private children matters and related disputes.
• Drafting and advising on cohabitation, TOLATA, pre/post-nuptial, and separation agreements.
• Handling protective injunctions where required.
• Supporting business development to grow the family practice across locations.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and developing team capability.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Client care

Mentoring juniors

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor / CILEX / Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Experienced Family Lawyer

Location

Tamworth (hybrid working)

Salary

£75,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience

Experienced Family Lawyer (private family law)

If youre a private family lawyer who enjoys running matters end-to-end, wants the autonomy to shape how a team operates, and is ready to step into a role with genuine progression, this is a brilliant opportunity.

Our client is a national high street law firm with a strong footprint across multiple locations and a sizeable legal team. They are looking to appoint an experienced Family Lawyer into their Tamworth office, with a clear pathway to becoming Head of Department in a short timeframe.

This is a growth-focused hire. You will take ownership of a broad private family caseload and play a key role in building the practice across the wider office network. You do not need to bring a client following, but you will need the ambition and commercial drive to help grow the department over time.

What Youll Be Doing

• Managing a varied private family law caseload autonomously, from instruction through to conclusion
• Advising on divorce and separation matters
• Handling financial remedy work and negotiations
• Advising on private children matters
• Drafting and advising on cohabitation disputes and TOLATA claims
• Advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and separation agreements
• Handling protective injunctions where required
• Supporting business development activity to help grow the family practice across multiple locations
• Providing support and guidance to junior lawyers, helping develop capability and confidence within the team

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with strong private family law experience
• Confidence running matters autonomously with high standards of client care and accuracy
• Experience across a broad range of private family work (divorce, finances, children, TOLATA and agreements)
• A proactive, ambitious mindset and interest in helping build and grow a practice
• Ability to support and mentor junior lawyers
• Clear, practical communication style and a calm approach with clients

Whats On Offer

• Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits
• Clear progression pathway, with the opportunity to step into Head of Department quickly
• The backing of a national firm with an established presence and infrastructure
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Support to grow the practice across multiple locations

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role Tamworth-based role with hybrid working (where applicable)