Senior Private Family Solicitor — Flexible, Remote

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

Job summary

A leading family law firm seeks an experienced Senior Private Family Solicitor to join its expanding team in Birmingham. This role offers flexibility, a competitive salary between £60,000 and £90,000, alongside the benefit of no business development obligations or court advocacy. The firm promotes a family-first culture with strong wellbeing support and clear paths for progression to Team Leader or Partner. Ideal candidates will have 4 years PQE and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Exceptional work-life balance

Up to 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Option to work 4 days and get paid for 5

Hybrid working environment

Strong wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 4 years PQE up to Partner level.
• Ability to manage private family caseload independently.
• Familiarity with Legal 500 experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters.
• Provide commercially minded, client-centered advice.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Participate in a national family team across multiple locations.
• Focus on fee earning without BD and advocacy.

Skills

Positive mindset

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Strong billing habits

Job description

A leading family law firm seeks an experienced Senior Private Family Solicitor to join its expanding team in Birmingham. This role offers flexibility, a competitive salary between £60,000 and £90,000, alongside the benefit of no business development obligations or court advocacy. The firm promotes a family-first culture with strong wellbeing support and clear paths for progression to Team Leader or Partner. Ideal candidates will have 4 years PQE and strong communication skills.