Family Solicitor (Privately Funded)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Private Family Solicitor with around 4+ years’ PQE to join a well-established Family team. You will manage a varied caseload of privately funded matters, including divorce, financial remedy and private children work, while building lasting client relationships in a supportive environment.

The role offers ownership of your caseload, opportunities to contribute to business development, and a forward-thinking team focused on client

Qualifications

• Solid experience in privately funded family law.
• Ability to manage own caseload from instruction to conclusion.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to complex family matters.
• Business development experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters including divorce, financial remedy and private children work.
• Advise on cohabitation, nuptial agreements and complex matrimonial finance.

Skills

Private family law

Caseload management

Client care

Commercial/pragmatic

Job description

Privately Funded Family Solicitor | 4+ PQE | Birmingham | Excellent Career Opportunity

Are you an experienced Family Solicitor with around 4+ years’ PQE looking for your next career move?

We are working with a well-established Birmingham law firm that is looking to strengthen its Family team with the appointment of a talented privately funded Family Solicitor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys working closely with clients, handling high-quality work and building lasting client relationships within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

The Role

You will handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, acting for clients across a range of often complex and sensitive circumstances.

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Private children work
• Cohabitation and separation agreements
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Complex matrimonial finance
• High-value and higher-net-worth family matters
• Domestic abuse-related matters where appropriate

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload, develop strong client relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the Family team.

About You

We are looking for a Family Solicitor with around 4+ years’ PQE who has solid experience of privately funded work.

You will ideally have:

• Strong technical knowledge across private family law
• Experience managing your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The ability to deal confidently with sensitive and complex issues
• A commercial and pragmatic approach
• A genuine interest in developing your career within Family
• The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

Business development experience would be advantageous, particularly for someone who is keen to develop their own profile and play an active role in growing the department.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm where you will be valued as an individual, have access to high-quality work and be given the opportunity to develop your career.

You will be joining a collaborative Family team with an established reputation and the opportunity to work with a strong privately funded client base.

If you are a privately funded Family Solicitor looking for a new challenge in Birmingham, I would be very keen to hear from you.