Senior Family Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Central London is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth and partnership, set within a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong emphasis on mentoring and professional development, you will work alongside experienced partners on a diverse range of family law matters. The firm prides itself on its high-quality work and exceptional client base, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers. Embrace a modern working culture that includes hybrid options and a lovely working environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE as a Family Solicitor with strong client care skills.
• Interest in broad family matters including divorce and private children matters.

Responsibilities

• Work within a vibrant team to drive the family department forward.
• Handle a range of privately funded family law matters.

Skills

Family Law Expertise

Client Care Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (6+ years PQE)

Job description

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Are you a Senior Family Solicitor seeking a route to partnership? Perhaps you are in a top heavy team and are limited on opportunity? This firm are able to offer a springboard to partnership for the right candidate.

This top 200 firm is based in the heart of Central London, close to Euston station . They have a heritage dating back over forty years and are known for their high-quality work and exceptional client base.

You will find at this firm a refreshing open-door culture where collaboration is encouraged. Partners actively encourage mentoring and training and development and an example of this, is the growing number of homegrown senior lawyers that started off at the firm at a junior level. You will find a lovely social aspect to working at the firm. The firm goes above and beyond to ensure a lovely working environment.

The firm is ranked both highly in the legal 500 and is top and tiered for many practice areas. Over the years they have built up an incredible client base. They find that the majority of their work comes in through referrals and repeat business. You will find a quality of work, that will place you working on the other side of incredibly large practices, but with the nice aspects of working for a smaller firm.

The firm stands at a head count of 100. You will find the firm embraces very modern working-day practices which includes hybrid working.

The firm has a strong leadership team with solid plans for growth over the next 12-24 months, this is being driven by an influx of new work and instructions.

The role

The firm is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to join the firms vibrant, Central London office based close to Euston.

You will work as part of a vibrant team of five. You will work with alongside the other partners to drive the department forwards. The team is currently busy and as such they are looking to grow the department.

All of the work within the department is privately funded and of good quality. You will deal with a broad range of family matters which will include divorce, and private children matters

You will work alongside a very approachable and well-known partner. The work is varied, making for an interesting role.

This role comes with good prospects, as a result of departmental growth.

Requirements

• You will be a Family Solicitor with between at least six years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)
• If you are not dealing with a sole COP caseload, this is fine so long as you have a strong interest in this area
• You will have excellent client care skills
• Salary is negotiable depending on your background and level of experience