Senior Family Solicitor

QED Legal LLP; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to join its established Family Law team. You will handle privately funded private client work and play a key role in shaping the department’s future.

You’ll mentor junior colleagues, contribute to growth initiatives, and collaborate with senior professionals to deliver excellent client care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Family Solicitor handling private client work.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedy, and children matters.
• Proven ability to mentor juniors and support team growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of privately funded Family Law matters including divorce and financial remedies.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues.
• Assist in networking and business development to grow the department and client base.
• Contribute to shaping the future of the department and firm culture.

Skills

Family Law

Mentoring

Business Development

Client relations

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

If you're an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a role where you'll genuinely make an impact, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

I'm working with a well-respected, forward-thinking law firm that's looking to welcome an ambitious Senior Family Solicitor into its established and growing Family Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys high-quality private family work and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a successful department.

This isn't just about managing your own caseload. You'll have the opportunity to support and mentor colleagues, contribute to the continued growth of the team, and help drive the department forward while working alongside experienced, supportive professionals.

What you'll be doing You'll manage a varied caseload of privately funded Family Law matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation disputes
• Pre and post-nuptial agreements

Alongside your own caseload, you'll provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping to maintain the exceptional level of client care the firm is known for.

You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in networking and business development, building relationships with clients and professional contacts and playing an active part in the department's continued success.

I'd love to hear from you if you...

• Are an experienced Family Solicitor with a strong background in privately funded Family Law.
• Enjoy building trusted relationships with clients.
• Have excellent technical knowledge and pride yourself on delivering outstanding client care.
• Are passionate about mentoring and supporting colleagues.
• Have a proactive approach to networking and business development.
• Are looking for a role where your ideas, experience and ambition will be recognised and valued.

Why join? This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established Family Law team with an excellent reputation, where you'll be trusted to make a real contribution from day one.

You’ll enjoy high-quality work, genuine opportunities for progression, a supportive and collaborative culture, and the chance to help shape the future growth of the department.