Partner

Burgess Mee; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist family law firm in London seeks an exceptional Family Law Partner to enhance their growth. The successful candidate will lead complex cases while mentoring junior solicitors, contributing to marketing initiatives, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have a proven track record in handling financial and children arrangements cases, along with strong leadership skills and a client-centric approach. This full-time role offers a hybrid working environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Wellbeing policies

Mentorship programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a partner in a recognized firm.
• Experience in complex financial and children arrangements cases.
• Strong commercial history and financial achievements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex family law matters with pragmatic advice.
• Mentor and supervise junior solicitors.
• Contribute to the firm's marketing and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client-centric mindset

Networking ability

Job description

Role

Permanent full-time based in either our Liverpool Street or Clapham Common office, hybrid working, competitive benefits and salary.

Objectives

We are seeking an exceptional family law partner to help shape the next phase of our growth. You will join a collaborative modern practice that matches City-level quality with boutique agility. You will lead complex family law matters assisted by our solicitors with an emphasis on pragmatic and strategic advice. You will build solid client relationships by providing a standout service and champion our bespoke trauma‑informed approach.

You will contribute to the firm's leadership and culture of development by mentoring, supervising and developing the leaders of tomorrow. You will also be an integral part of the firm's marketing initiatives and its strategic direction.

Successful Applicant

With a proven track record as a partner of a firm recognised by the leading directories you will have demonstrable experience in both complex financial and children arrangements cases and run your cases in a tailored, efficient and outcome‑oriented way with a client‑centric mindset.

You will have excellent leadership skills and be able to demonstrate how you have championed your firm’s initiatives and culture, having built up recognisable networking links and a track record of personal case referrals.

You will have a strong commercial history at your current firm and be able to discuss your financial achievements. You will be a member of Resolution.

How to Apply

Fill in the online application or send a CV and cover letter to [email].

Due to the volume of applications we will be unable to respond to everyone individually. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

About Us

We are a specialist family law firm based in the City and Clapham Common. We offer a full range of family law services and are specialists in our field ranked in Chambers, Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms.

We put our clients first. We work as a team with our clients to provide a bespoke service, bring both professional and life experience to all we do, and are committed to finding creative and cost‑effective solutions. We are innovative and always looking for new ways to develop how we practice to benefit our clients.

We are committed to providing a positive work environment. We invest in our team, encourage development and provide opportunities for individuals to build a rewarding career and make a difference. We have comprehensive employee benefits, wellbeing policies and a mentorship programme.

Employment type: Full‑Time

Experience required: years

Vacancies: 1