Family & Matrimonial Solicitor (Legal Director)

Executive Network Legal Limited; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Family & Matrimonial Solicitor to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves handling a diverse range of family law matters for high-net-worth clients and requires a minimum of 7 years PQE in Private Family Law. The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for genuine career progression. Strong advocacy and leadership skills are essential, as well as a passion for business development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years PQE as a Family Solicitor specializing in Private Family Law.
• Strong experience in financial relief and complex family matters.
• Proven track record in advocacy, client care, and litigation management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of privately funded family matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Mentor junior fee earners and shape the department’s long-term success.
• Manage a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Lead and develop the Family Department's growth and business development.

Skills

Family Law expertise

Financial relief experience

Advocacy skills

Client care

Leadership skills

Business development awareness

Job description

Family & Matrimonial Solicitor (Legal Director), 7+ Years PQE, Stoke-on-Trent, £85,000+ (DOE) - Are you an experienced Family Solicitor ready to take that next step in your career? JOB REF:2011.

THE ROLE:

• You’ll handle a broad range of privately funded family matters for high-net-worth clients while mentoring junior fee earners and playing a key role in shaping the department’s long-term success.
• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters, including Divorce, Financial Remedy, Domestic Violence, Children Act applications, Emergency Orders, Adoption and Special Guardianship.
• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior lawyers and support staff.
• Playing a key role in the growth and business development of the Family Department.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Family Solicitors with a minimum of 7 years PQE specialising in Private Family Law.
• You will have strong experience in financial relief and complex family matters.
• Proven track record in advocacy, client care, and litigation management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development and networking.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration package on offer
• Genuine career progression

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