Private Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family law firm is seeking an experienced Private Family Solicitor in Birmingham to manage a ready-made caseload and work towards directorship. The role offers 2 days remote work and a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have 5+ PQE and experience with finance matters. The firm values personal growth and offers competitive salary, bonuses, healthcare, and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Healthcare insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Pension

2 days working from home

Clear route to directorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE managing finance matters.
• Experience with high-net-worth cases preferred.
• Interest in mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload of private family work.
• Shape the future of the practice.
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive team culture.

Skills

Management of finance matters

Handling high-net-worth cases

Private children law experience

Supervising junior staff

Confident personality in a small team

Education

5+ PQE as a Private Family Solicitor

Job description

• Ready-made caseload of private family work with a strong pipeline of referrals
• Clear succession path to director at a supportive, down-to-earth firm
• Hybrid working with 2 days from home and a collaborative, open culture

Are you an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a role where you can truly thrive, both personally and professionally, in a close-knit, transparent and forward-thinking team?

A family law firm based just outside Stafford is looking for a Private Family Solicitor to take over an existing caseload and help shape the future of the practice. This isa rare opportunity to step into a warm, busy caseload with no need for business development.

This is a standout role for someone looking for autonomy, interesting work and a genuine opportunity to work towards directorship.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ PQE Private Family Solicitor with strong experience managing finance matters
• Experience or aspirations to handle high-net-worth cases
• Private children law experience also welcome
• Experience supervising junior staff or a desire to mentor and support others
• Confident, down-to-earth personality who thrives in a small, close-knit team
• Interested in building a long-term future with a view to progression
• Farming or agricultural divorce experience a big plus

Salary and benefits

• Earn a competitive salary
• Bonus scheme based on firm-wide targets
• Healthcare insurance plan
• Enhanced maternity pay above statutory
• Pension
• 2 days working from home after onboarding
• Part-time (4 days) considered for the right candidate
• Clear route to directorship for those with leadership aspirations
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture with full transparency

This is a role for someone who wants more than just fee earning; it’s for someone who wants to grow into a leadership position in a firm that values its people and puts culture first.

Contact Mel Samson

Call 03300 245 606 or [e-mail] find out more or apply confidentially.