Senior Family Solicitor (Legal Director)

• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 national family team handling high-value, complex cases.
• Work in a collaborative, non-corporate culture with flexible working options.
• Clear progression pathway to Partner.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier national family law team that has combined the expertise of two powerhouse firms. With market-leading lawyers and a strong reputation in HNW family law, this team offers the chance to work on the most sophisticated and high-profile cases.

You’ll be working with a supportive and collaborative group of family law specialists who are committed to delivering high-quality legal services, not volume-based work. If you’re looking for a firm with a fantastic culture, genuine flexibility, and a clear path for progression, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We’re Looking For

• 4-6 PQE.
• Strong experience handling private family matters, including business assets, farming businesses, trusts, pensions, and international cases.
• Confidence in advocacy, business development, and relationship building.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a nationally integrated team.
• Ambitious, confident, empathetic, and client-focused.

Salary & Benefit

• Flexible hybrid working – 3 days from home.
• Above-market-rate salary.
• Progression to Legal Director and Partner for those looking to advance.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 35 extra hours.
• Generous and flexible pension scheme.
• Paid volunteering days – 2 days per year for a cause of your choice.
• Lucrative bonus scheme.
• Wellbeing-focused culture, ranked among the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.
• Diversity & inclusion initiatives, plus strong commitment to social responsibility and tackling climate change.

Contact Lucy Wickham

For more information or to apply, contact Lucy Wickham at lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606.