Family Solicitor (Legal Director)

Executive Network Legal Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their team in Staffordshire. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years PQE specializing in private family law. Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £80,000, flexible working options, and opportunities for genuine career progression.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in Private Family Law required.
• Strong experience in financial relief and complex family matters essential.
• Proven track record in advocacy and litigation management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills necessary.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of privately funded family matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Manage a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior lawyers.
• Play a key role in the growth of the Family Department.

Skills

Private Family Law

Financial relief

Client care

Litigation management

Leadership

Communication

Advocacy

Business development

Job description

Family Solicitor (Legal Director), 5+ Years PQE, Staffordshire, £80,000+ (DOE) - Are you an experienced Family Solicitor ready to take that next step in your career? JOB REF:2319.

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 5 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
• Flexible & hybrid working for qualified roles
• Genuine career progression

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