Family Solicitor & Supervisor

LJRecruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Central London is looking for a Family Solicitor to join in a supervisory capacity. The successful candidate will manage private family law matters, lead a growing department, and support junior staff. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Hybrid working flexibility

Diverse workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience handling a full range of private family law cases.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters.
• Supervise and support junior solicitors and paralegals.
• Contribute to strategic planning and departmental development.

Skills

Communication

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in family law

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by LJRecruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from LJRecruitment

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

A well-established and reputable law firm based in Central London is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our team in a supervisory capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and knowledgeable individual to take a leadership role within a growing department that handles a broad spectrum of private family law matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, children arrangements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements TOLATA and cohabitation disputes
• Supervise and support junior solicitors, fee earners and paralegals
• Conduct case reviews and ensure quality standards are maintained across the team
• Contribute to strategic planning and departmental development
• Handle advocacy where appropriate and liaise with counsel when necessary
• Maintain high levels of client care and professional service

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in family law (guideline only)
• Experience handling a full range of private family law cases
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for progression within a supportive environment
• Central London office with hybrid working flexibility
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV or call Natalie Dwan and LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LJRecruitment by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Solicitor” roles.

Counsel - Business & Legal Affairs, UK Scripted Series

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Legal Counsel, United Kingdom and Ireland

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Volunteer Sexual Harassment at Work Employment Law Advice Line Volunteer | Rights of Women

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom 13 hours ago

Solicitors considering a move Offshore in 2025

Chiswick, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Corporate Paralegal / Assistant Company Secretary - International Investment Banking Firm

Freelance Regualatory Solicitor (Criminal Law) - remote instruction

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Legal Counsel IP & Marketing (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.