Lead Private Children Lawyer | Leeds Team (HNW Matters)

Realm Recruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Lead Leeds children team

Job summary

Realm Recruit is seeking a Senior Private Children lawyer to lead and grow a Leeds-based children team, handling high-net-worth private children matters on an established caseload. You will act as the senior presence in Leeds, providing strategic direction and developing the team's profile.

The role offers autonomy, influence, and a clear progression pathway, with partnership considered in the longer term for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Senior Private Children lawyer with day-to-day case-running experience.
• 7+ years’ PQE.
• Significant experience handling private law children matters.
• Able to supervise and support junior lawyers.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients or complex cases.
• Confident advising clients independently and leading sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Run a ready-made caseload of complex private children matters.
• Act as the senior lead for the Leeds children team.
• Supervise and mentor two existing children lawyers.
• Handle high-value, sensitive and complex children cases.
• Be hands-on with case strategy, client relationships and outcomes.
• Support the long-term growth and profile of the children team in Leeds.
• Carry out advocacy where appropriate and desired.

Skills

Senior Private Children Lawyer

Leadership

Client advisory

Mentoring junior lawyers

Job description

Realm Recruit is seeking a Senior Private Children lawyer to lead and grow a Leeds-based children team, handling high-net-worth private children matters on an established caseload. You will act as the senior presence in Leeds, providing strategic direction and developing the team's profile.

The role offers autonomy, influence, and a clear progression pathway, with partnership considered in the longer term for the right candidate.