Senior Private Family Solicitor
Hot Job
- Top-of-market salary with no BD, no advocacy and exceptional work–life balance
- Join a boutique Legal 500 family law firm expanding into Birmingham
- Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Partner for those who want it
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Private Family Solicitor to be part of a highly respected, boutique family law practice.
Known for its strong Legal 500 rankings, modern approach and outstanding work–life balance, you’ll play a key role in building its presence in a vibrant new market.
You’ll join a firm where people stay for years, where flexibility is built into the culture, and where commercially-minded family lawyers thrive without the pressure of BD, networking or court advocacy.
Who we’re looking for
- 4 PQE up to Partner level
- Able to run your own private family caseload
- Commercially minded with strong billing habits
- Positive, proactive and open-minded
- Enjoys flexibility and remote work
- Strong communicator, confident with client conversations
- Legal 500 experience (desired but not essential)
- Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week)
What you’ll be doing
- Manage a caseload of private family law matters
- Deliver commercially aware, client-centred advice
- Build strong relationships and contribute to establishing the brand locally
- Maintain accurate time recording and billing
- Work within a national family team across Manchester, London and Leeds
- Focus solely on fee earning — no BD, no advocacy
- Participate in team video calls and receive remote support and mentoring
Salary & Benefits
- £60,000–£90,000 depending on experience
- 1 day per week in the Birmingham office (or once a fortnight/month depending on distance)
- Option to work 4 days and get paid for 5
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (higher allowances possible depending on performance)
- One-week Christmas shutdown
- Hybrid/flexible working
- Clear and fast progression to Team Leader or Partner
- No BD and no advocacy – fully supported by marketing and a sales director
- Highly modern, tech-forward firm
- Senior pairing for support when working remotely
- Strong wellbeing support, family-first culture
Contact Lucy Wickham
📩 lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Lucy recruits family and care lawyers across Yorkshire and the Midlands and can talk you through whether this boutique, high-flexibility role fits your goals.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £90,000
Location
- Birmingham
- West Midlands
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-57367-1
Specialist for family and care lawyers in Yorkshire.
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