Experienced Family Lawyer

Farnborough Source: WhatJobs
£62,000

Senior Family Solicitor - Partnership / Director Opportunity

Location: Farnborough
Experience: 3+ PQE
Salary: £62,000+ DOE | £80,000+ at Director/Partner level
Working: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home
Duration: Permanent

A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor to join its growing team in Farnborough.

This is a genuinely flexible opportunity in terms of seniority. The firm is open to candidates from 3 PQE through to established Legal Director or Partner level , with the key requirement being a strong network, proven business development ability and the confidence to leverage existing relationships to grow a caseload.

For an ambitious 3-6 PQE Family Solicitor with an established network , this could provide a particularly exciting opportunity to step into a more senior position and accelerate their career, with a clear route towards Legal Director and/or Partnership .

The Role

The successful candidate will handle a varied Family caseload, including:

  • Divorce and separation
  • Financial settlements
  • Private children matters
  • Cohabitation
  • Domestic abuse
  • Legal aid matters where applicable
  • Court hearings and advocacy
  • Mediation and ADR
  • Preparing legal documentation, witness statements and evidence
  • Liaising with Counsel and other professionals
  • Building and nurturing long-term client relationships

Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, the role will involve mentoring and supervising junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals , reviewing work and contributing to the development of the wider Family team.

There will also be a significant focus on business development , including attending networking events, developing professional relationships, contributing to marketing activity and generating referrals.

About You

The firm is looking for a Family Solicitor at 3+ PQE who can demonstrate:

  • Strong technical knowledge across Family law
  • Proven experience handling financial and children matters
  • An established network of clients and/or professional referrers
  • A demonstrable track record of business development
  • The ability to generate and develop your own caseload
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • The ambition to progress into a more senior leadership position

Candidates already operating at Legal Director or Partner level with an established following are also encouraged to apply.

Progression & Earnings

This is an opportunity designed around what you can bring to the firm and where you want your career to go .

For the right candidate, there is a clear opportunity to progress towards Legal Director and/or Partnership , while established senior candidates can be considered directly at that level.

Salary starts from £62,000 , with £80,000+ available at Director/Partner level .

The firm also offers an exceptional bonus structure , designed to significantly reward fee generation and business development. High-performing fee earners are currently taking home an additional £20,000-£40,000 per year through the bonus scheme.

What's on Offer

  • £62k+ salary DOE
  • £80k+ at Director/Partner level
  • Exceptional bonus earning potential
  • Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home
  • Clear progression towards Legal Director / Partnership
  • Opportunity to leverage an existing network and client following
  • Senior leadership and supervision responsibilities
  • Supportive and collaborative Family team
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the department

This is an excellent opportunity for a 3-6 PQE Family Solicitor with a strong network who is ready to step up , as well as established Legal Directors and Partners looking for a new platform to grow their practice.

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