Legal Director

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Team events

Modern working environment

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is seeking a Family Legal Director to lead the Family Law team within a highly regarded firm in Dacorum, England. The successful candidate will combine fee-earning with leadership, mentoring, and strategic involvement to drive growth and client service excellence.

The role targets an experienced solicitor operating at Legal Director, Senior Associate, or Partner level, with a strong track record in private family matters and an established client/referral

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with significant Family Law experience.
• Experience operating at Legal Director, Senior Associate, or Partner level.
• Established client following and referral network.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercially aware with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of complex private family law matters.
• Leading and supporting a team of lawyers and support staff.
• Driving business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Contributing to recruitment, retention, and team development.
• Meeting fee targets while maintaining exceptional client care standards.
• Working closely with senior management on the future direction of the practice.

Skills

Family law expertise

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Family Legal Director to join a highly regarded and ambitious law firm with an exceptional reputation for client service, high-quality work, and investing in the long-term development of its people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Director, a Senior Associate ready to take the next step, or a junior Partner seeking a fresh challenge. The successful candidate will play a key role in both the continued growth of the Family Law team and the wider development of the office, combining fee-earning responsibilities with leadership, mentoring, and strategic involvement.

The Opportunity

You'll join a successful and collaborative Family Law team, handling a high-quality caseload of private family matters while taking on a visible leadership role within the practice.

Your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing your own caseload of complex private family law matters
• Advising clients on divorce, financial remedy, cohabitation, and private children matters
• Leading and supporting a team of lawyers and support staff
• Acting as a mentor and developing junior members of the department
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts
• Driving business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth
• Supporting the strategic development and performance of the office
• Meeting fee targets while maintaining exceptional client care standards
• Contributing to recruitment, retention, and team development
• Working closely with senior management on the future direction of the practice
• Maintaining the firm's excellent reputation for quality and client service

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking and successful firm where senior lawyers are given genuine autonomy, support, and the platform to make a real impact.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with significant Family Law experience
• Currently operating at Legal Director, Senior Associate, or Partner level
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private family law matters
• Proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for clients
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing colleagues
• An established client following and referral network
• Strong business development and networking skills
• Commercially aware with a strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Organised, proactive, and capable of balancing leadership with fee-earning responsibilities
• Passionate about contributing to the growth and success of a high-performing team

What's on Offer?

• £80,000 - £95,000 DOE
• Senior leadership position with genuine influence
• High-quality family law work
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the office
• Strong administrative and operational support
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• Modern and forward-thinking working environment
• Regular team events and social activities