Senior Private Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

25 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Marketing and sales director support

Strong wellbeing support

Job summary

Realm Recruit is recruiting a Senior Private Family Solicitor for a boutique Legal 500 family law practice expanding into Birmingham. You will run your own private family caseload within a national team, with no BD and no court advocacy, backed by marketing support and a flexible working culture.

The role offers a top‑tier salary (£60,000–£90,000), 1 day per week in the Birmingham office (or flexibly), and clear progression to Team Leader or Partner in a well‑balanced, high‑support environment.

Qualifications

• 4 PQE up to Partner level.
• Able to run your own private family caseload.
• Commercially minded with strong billing habits.
• Positive, proactive and open‑minded.
• Enjoys flexibility and remote work.
• Strong communicator, confident with client conversations.
• Legal 500 experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full‑time or part‑time (minimum 3 days per week).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters.
• Deliver commercially aware, client‑centred advice.
• Build strong relationships and contribute to establishing the brand locally.
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing.
• Work within a national family team across Manchester, London and Leeds.
• Focus solely on fee earning — no BD and no advocacy.
• Participate in team video calls and receive remote support and mentoring.

Skills

PQE 4 to Partner level

Self‑sufficient caseload management

Billing discipline

Strong client communication

Flexible / remote work

Job description

• Top-of-market salary with no BD, no advocacy and exceptional work–life balance
• Join a boutique Legal 500 family law firm expanding into Birmingham
• Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Partner for those who want it

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Private Family Solicitor to be part of a highly respected, boutique family law practice.

Known for its strong Legal 500 rankings, modern approach and outstanding work–life balance, you’ll play a key role in building its presence in a vibrant new market.

You’ll join a firm where people stay for years, where flexibility is built into the culture, and where commercially‑minded family lawyers thrive without the pressure of BD, networking or court advocacy.

Who we’re looking for

• 4 PQE up to Partner level
• Able to run your own private family caseload
• Commercially minded with strong billing habits
• Positive, proactive and open‑minded
• Enjoys flexibility and remote work
• Strong communicator, confident with client conversations
• Legal 500 experience (desired but not essential)
• Full‑time or part‑time (minimum 3 days per week)

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters
• Deliver commercially aware, client‑centred advice
• Build strong relationships and contribute to establishing the brand locally
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing
• Work within a national family team across Manchester, London and Leeds
• Focus solely on fee earning — no BD, no advocacy
• Participate in team video calls and receive remote support and mentoring

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£90,000 depending on experience
• 1 day per week in the Birmingham office (or once a fortnight/month depending on distance)
• Option to work 4 days and get paid for 5
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (higher allowances possible depending on performance)
• One-week Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Clear and fast progression to Team Leader or Partner
• No BD and no advocacy - fully supported by marketing and a sales director
• Highly modern, tech‑forward firm
• Senior pairing for support when working remotely
• Strong wellbeing support, family‑first culture

Lucy recruits family and care lawyers across Yorkshire and the Midlands and can talk you through whether this boutique, high‑flexibility role fits your goals.