Family Partner

G2 Legal Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Family Law Partner to head up the department, leading a well-regarded team and advising high net-worth clients on complex Scottish family matters.

You will shape strategy, mentor junior lawyers, and manage a caseload spanning divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements, while building the firm’s client base and reputation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Scottish family law, including complex financial matters.
• Proven track record in leading or mentoring a legal team.
• Clear, pragmatic communication with clients and professionals.
• Proficiency in negotiation and court advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Family Law team and set strategic direction.
• Advise on divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements.
• Oversee high-value financial and business asset disputes.
• Develop relationships with high net-worth clients and professionals.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers.

Skills

Leadership

Scottish family law

Negotiation

Court litigation

Client relationship management

Job description

Family Law Partner | Head of Family Law | Partner Level

Glasgow | Hybrid Working

A great opportunity for an experienced Family Law Partner to head up a highly regarded family law team in Glasgow, advising parents, professionals, business owners and high net-worth clients on the full range of Scottish family law matters.

This suits a Family Lawyer who wants to lead and grow a practice, brings a mix of negotiation and litigation experience and is looking for a firm known for complex, high-value work and a genuinely client-focused approach.

What's on offer?

• Leadership of an established and well-regarded family law team
• Exposure to complex, high-value financial disputes and business assets
• A city centre Glasgow office with a client base spanning Glasgow and Scotland
• Genuine scope to shape the future direction of the department

The role

As Head of Family Law in Glasgow, you'll lead the team's strategic direction while managing your own caseload of complex family law matters. Day to day, this includes:

• Advising clients on divorce, separation and financial settlements
• Handling child arrangements, parental rights and relocation disputes
• Advising on cohabitation claims, pre and post-nuptial agreements and civil partnership dissolution
• Overseeing complex, high-value financial and business asset disputes
• Resolving matters through negotiation and mediation, with strong court representation where required
• Leading, mentoring and developing the wider family law team
• Building and maintaining relationships with professionals, business owners and high net-worth clients

About you

This role would suit a Family Law Partner who:

• Has extensive experience across Scottish family law, including complex financial and child law matters
• Has a track record of leading or mentoring a team
• Communicates clearly, providing practical advice without unnecessary jargon
• Is skilled in both negotiated settlements and court litigation
• Takes a discreet, client-focused approach with professionals and high net-worth individuals
• Has an interest in developing and growing a department's client base and reputation

The environment

This is a firm recognised for its clear, practical approach and its work with professionals, business owners and high-value cases, offering a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the department.

If you're a Family Law Partner in Glasgow looking to lead a team and build on an already strong reputation, we'd welcome a confidential conversation

We look forward to hearing from you.

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