Family Partner
- Genuine succession opportunity to progress to Head of Department
- Highly competitive salary with autonomy to shape and lead the team
- Family-first, female-led culture with real flexibility
This is a rare and genuine succession opportunity to step into a leadership role.
They offer a strong private family offering and there will be a structure and support with increasing autonomy and leadership responsibility from day one.
If you’re ready to lead a settled, high-performing team without corporate red tape, this is a standout opportunity.
Who we’re looking for
- Strong background in private matrimonial finance work (majority of caseload)
- Experience supervising and mentoring team members
- Comfortable leading a team of experienced lawyers and paralegals
- Business development experience (marketing support already in place)
- Private family background (no legal aid focus)
- Personality fit: relaxed, down-to-earth, no ego, with the spark and ideas to shape a department
What you’ll be doing
- Taking over leadership of a private Family department
- Managing a caseload predominantly focused on matrimonial finances
- Supervising and mentoring a team
- Gradually transitioning into full Head of Department responsibilities
- Maintaining team stability and morale
- Developing and growing the matrimonial finance offering
- Contributing to business development, supported by an established marketing structure
Salary & Benefits
- Hybrid working (2 days from home)
- Open to part-time or 4-day compressed hours
- 27 days holiday + birthday off
- Pension
- Monthly health & wellbeing allowance
- Enhanced annual and family-friendly leave
- Generous employee referral programme
- Regular socials and charity events
- Values-based recognition and reward scheme
- Personal business plans and development support
If you’re looking for a refreshing culture, real leadership opportunity and the chance to shape a team, this is it.
Contact Mel Samson
📩 mel.samson@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Mel specialises in senior litigation and family appointments across the North West and can provide a confidential conversation about how this succession opportunity compares to other Partner-level roles.
Key details
Salary
£0 - £0
Location
- Cheshire
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-60947
Specialist for family in the North West
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