Family Partner

Sellick Partnership; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The undisclosed Top 50 national law firm is launching a new Milton Keynes office and seeks a Family Partner or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership. You will lead the regional Family Law practice, building a client base and cross-referring with Private Client, Real Estate, Corporate and Tax teams, while mentoring junior lawyers.

Ideal candidates bring proven expertise in high-value financial remedy and private children work, with a flair for business development and

Qualifications

• Established Family Partner, or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership.
• Proven expertise in high-value family law matters with HNW/UHNW exposure a plus.
• Strong business development capability with client relationships or a personal following desirable.
• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded, capable of building a new regional presence.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the Family Law practice in Milton Keynes with the support of a national network.
• Advise on high-net-worth divorce, financial remedy, and international relocation matters.
• Build lasting client relationships with HNW/UHNW individuals and family offices.
• Collaborate across departments to maximise cross-referrals and full-service capability.
• Mentor junior lawyers and assist recruitment for the Milton Keynes team.
• Represent the firm at networking events and family law associations.

Connaissances

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership / mentoring

Commercial acumen

Discretion

Description du poste

A rare and strategic opportunity has arisen for a Family Partner (or ambitious Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step up) to join a growing Top 50 national law firm as they launch their new office in Milton Keynes.

This is a growth-focused hire with the opportunity to help establish and shape the firm's regional Family Law presence. With a strong national footprint, modern infrastructure and a commercially driven culture, the firm offers an agile, forward-thinking platform designed to support ambitious lawyers with business development drive and client relationships.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and build the Family Law practice in Milton Keynes, supported by a national network of family, private client, corporate and property specialists.

• Advise on a broad range of private family matters, including:

  • High-net-worth divorce and financial remedy cases

  • Ultra-high-net-worth and complex asset cases involving businesses, property portfolios, trusts and pensions

  • Private children matters, including international relocation and complex contact disputes

  • Cohabitation, pre/post-nuptial and separation agreements

  • Protective injunctions and disputes involving financial and non-financial abuse

• Develop lasting client relationships with HNW/UHNW individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and family offices.

• Collaborate across Family, Private Client, Real Estate, Corporate and Tax teams to maximise cross-referrals and full-service capability.

• Mentor junior lawyers and support recruitment to grow the Milton Keynes Family team.

• Represent the firm at networking events, private wealth forums and family law associations (Resolution, FLBA, IAFL, etc).

About You

• Established Family Partner, or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership.

• Proven expertise in high-value financial remedy and private children work, ideally with exposure to HNW/UHNW matters.

• Strong business development capability, with existing client relationships or a modest following desirable.

• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded, excited by the opportunity to help build a new regional presence.

• Client-focused, collaborative and confident handling sensitive, discreet and complex matters.

Why Join?

• Growing Top 50 National Firm with a modern, collaborative and commercial culture.

• Strategic Growth Role - shape and influence the development of the new Milton Keynes office.

• Leading Earnings Potential - £110k-£160k starting package, plus bonuses and clear progression.

• Full-Service National Platform - strong brand, modern support and cross-office collaboration.

• Entrepreneurial Environment - ideal for those who enjoy BD, autonomy and building client relationships.