Senior Private Family Solicitor – Remote & Flexible

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

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.