Senior Family Solicitor/Director

Overview

Senior Family Solicitor/Director at a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked regional firm. You will lead and develop the Family team, handling a varied caseload across divorce, financial claims, private children, mediation, and complex matters for GMs and HNW clients. You’ll mentor lawyers, set objectives, and contribute to growth and performance, while driving business development and client relationships. This role combines high-quality legal work with senior leadership and partnership opportunities in Hampshire/Southeast. A strong candidate will shape the practice, grow the team, and enhance the firm’s profile through strategic initiatives.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus scheme
• competitive remuneration

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Family team, mentoring lawyers and supporting professional development
• Set objectives and contribute to growth and performance of the practice
• Engage in business development, networking and client relationship initiatives
• Grow the team’s profile and reputation within the region
• Manage a varied, high-quality caseload including divorce, financial claims, private children, mediation, and complex financial matters for GMs and HNW clients

Key requirements

• Strong experience leading and developing a family law team
• Proven track record handling divorce, financial claims, private children, mediation, and complex financial cases for general and high-net-worth clients
• PQE 5+
• Excellent client relationship and mentorship abilities

• leadership
• mentoring
• business development
• family law expertise
• mediation
• high-net-worth financial cases

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