Senior Family Solicitor (Legal Director)

REALM RECRUIT; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Richmond is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to handle complex family law matters. This position offers an above-market-rate salary, flexible hybrid working, and a clear pathway to Legal Director or Partner, within a supportive team focused on high-quality legal services in family law. The firm prioritizes wellbeing and diversity, and provides generous benefits including paid volunteering days and a lucrative bonus scheme.

Benefits

Above-market-rate salary

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Paid volunteering days

Lucrative bonus scheme

Wellbeing-focused culture

Qualifications

• 4-6 PQE required.
• Strong experience in complex family law cases.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value, complex family law cases.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Deliver high-quality legal services.

Skills

Private family matters handling

Business development

Confidence in advocacy

Collaborative team work

Empathy and client focus

Job description

Senior Family Solicitor (Legal Director), Richmond

Client: REALM RECRUIT

Location: Richmond

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e9966f5343cf

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 national family team handling high-value, complex cases. Work in a collaborative, non-corporate culture with flexible working options and a clear progression pathway to Partner.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier national family law team that has combined the expertise of two powerhouse firms. With market-leading lawyers and a strong reputation in HNW family law, this team offers the chance to work on the most sophisticated and high-profile cases.

You’ll be working with a supportive and collaborative group of family law specialists committed to delivering high-quality legal services, not volume-based work. If you’re looking for a firm with a fantastic culture, genuine flexibility, and a clear path for progression, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We’re Looking For

• 4-6 PQE
• Strong experience handling private family matters, including business assets, farming businesses, trusts, pensions, and international cases
• Confidence in advocacy, business development, and relationship building
• Ability to work collaboratively across a nationally integrated team
• Ambitious, confident, empathetic, and client-focused

Salary & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working – 3 days from home
• Above-market-rate salary
• Progression to Legal Director and Partner for those looking to advance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 35 extra hours
• Generous and flexible pension scheme
• Paid volunteering days – 2 days per year for a cause of your choice
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Wellbeing-focused culture, ranked among the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024
• Diversity & inclusion initiatives, plus strong commitment to social responsibility and tackling climate change

Contact

Lucy Wickham

For more information or to apply, contact [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606.

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