Senior Family Lawyer

RBUK Legal Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Senior Family Lawyer in East Midlands. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of privately funded family law matters and providing expert legal advice. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in family law, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to develop business relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Healthcare plan

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of Family Law.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal advice.
• Ability to develop business relationships and engage in networking.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters.
• Handling divorce, financial remedies, and children issues.
• Providing strategic legal advice tailored to clients’ needs.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service.

Skills

family law

strong drafting and advocacy skills

excellent communication and client care

business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years PQE in Family Law

Tools

Proclaim case management

Job description

Overview

We cover England, Wales and Scotland. Careers in Black & White

Senior Family Lawyer

• Position type: Permanent
• Sector: Family
• Skills: family law
• Experience: 5 - 6 years of experience required
• Job Type: Full Time

Position Description

A highly regarded and friendly law firm in East Cheshire is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced solicitor to provide expert legal advice on a broad range of privately funded family law matters while contributing to the firm’s continued success and growth.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years PQE in Family Law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of Family Law, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality legal advice.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Proclaim case management experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and client care skills, with a compassionate and professional approach.
• Ability to develop business relationships and engage in networking to build the firm’s client base.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Head of Department managing a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters.
• Handling divorce and financial remedy issues, children and injunction matters, surrogacy arrangements, cohabitee disputes and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
• Providing strategic legal advice tailored to clients’ specific needs.
• Preparing detailed legal documents, correspondence, and conducting advocacy where necessary.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service delivery.
• Supporting the team’s business development initiatives and representing the firm in professional networking events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive range of brilliant benefits including healthcare plan, generous holiday allowance and much more.
• A supportive, friendly working environment focused on professional development and work-life balance.

Apply

Apply now or call Claire Heshon at RBUK Legal for a confidential chat.