Legal Director

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Family Legal Director to join a highly regarded and ambitious law firm with an exceptional reputation for client service, high-quality work, and investing in the long-term development of its people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Director, a Senior Associate ready to take the next step, or a junior Partner seeking a fresh challenge. The successful candidate will play a key role in both the continued growth of the Family Law team and the wider development of the office, combining fee-earning responsibilities with leadership, mentoring, and strategic involvement.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a successful and collaborative Family Law team, handling a high-quality caseload of private family matters while taking on a visible leadership role within the practice.

Your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing your own caseload of complex private family law matters
• Advising clients on divorce, financial remedy, cohabitation, and private children matters
• Leading and supporting a team of lawyers and support staff
• Acting as a mentor and developing junior members of the department
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts
• Driving business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth
• Supporting the strategic development and performance of the office
• Meeting fee targets while maintaining exceptional client care standards
• Contributing to recruitment, retention, and team development
• Working closely with senior management on the future direction of the practice
• Maintaining the firm's excellent reputation for quality and client service

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking and successful firm where senior lawyers are given genuine autonomy, support, and the platform to make a real impact.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with significant Family Law experience
• Currently operating at Legal Director, Senior Associate, or Partner level
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private family law matters
• Proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for clients
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing colleagues
• An established client following and referral network
• Strong business development and networking skills
• Commercially aware with a strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Organised, proactive, and capable of balancing leadership with fee-earning responsibilities
• Passionate about contributing to the growth and success of a high-performing team

What's on Offer?

• £80,000 - £95,000 DOE
• Senior leadership position with genuine influence
• High-quality family law work
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the office
• Strong administrative and operational support
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• Modern and forward-thinking working environment
• Regular team events and social activities

Interested?

If you're an ambitious Family Legal Director, Senior Associate, or Partner looking for a senior leadership opportunity within a highly respected and growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion and further information about this opportunity, please get in touch today.

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