Family Partner - Swansea- 8+ Years PQE

Overview

As Family Partner, you will lead the development of a regional Family Law practice in Swansea and Bridgend, shaping a high-performing team and expanding client and referral networks. You’ll work with senior leadership to implement a growth plan, mentor talent, and raise the firm’s profile across South Wales. Expect to manage high-value matters while driving business development and cross-practice collaboration. This is an opportunity to build a leading regional department with a strong client-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (buy up to 3 additional days)
• Gym discounts
• Strong learning and development opportunities
• Milestone recognition and awards
• Networking, corporate and charity events

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth and development of the Family Department across Swansea and Bridgend
• Drive regional business development to increase market share
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, introducers, businesses, and community stakeholders
• Act as an ambassador for the firm through networking, events, and referrals
• Manage a varied, high-quality caseload including complex matters
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Recruit, develop and lead a regional Family team
• Maintain case files, diaries, and time recording per firm procedures and SRA rules
• Collaborate with other practice areas to maximise cross-referrals
• Deliver exceptional client service and uphold professional standards
• Proficient use of Case Management System and adoption of new technologies
• Complete safeguarding training and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and integrity
• Undertake other duties as required by leadership

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years PQE in Family Law
• Proven track record in handling complex family matters (divorce, financial remedies, children, cohabitation)
• Experience winning new business and developing referral networks
• Strong commercial awareness for sustainable growth
• Previous leadership or management experience with recruiting and developing teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset to establish and grow a leading practice
• Commitment to personal fee earning contribution
• Excellent client relationship, business development, communication, and networking skills
• Strong organisational and case management abilities
• Excellent IT skills and adaptability to new systems
• High professionalism, integrity and commercial judgement
• Collaborative approach to firm-wide success

• relationship-building
• negotiation
• networking
• Case Management System proficiency
• Time recording and management information
• SRA compliance and safeguarding awareness

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