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.
