Family Lawyer

Experienced Family Lawyer

Location: Tamworth (hybrid working)

Salary: 75000 to 85000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Experienced Family Lawyer (private family law)

If youre a private family lawyer who enjoys running matters end-to-end wants the autonomy to shape how a team operates and is ready to step into a role with genuine progression this is a brilliant opportunity.

Our client is a national high street law firm with a strong footprint across multiple locations and a sizeable legal team. They are looking to appoint an experienced Family Lawyer into their Tamworth office with a clear pathway to becoming Head of Department in a short timeframe.

This is a growth-focused hire. You will take ownership of a broad private family caseload and play a key role in building the practice across the wider office network. You do not need to bring a client following but you will need the ambition and commercial drive to help grow the department over time.

What Youll Be Doing

• Managing a varied private family law caseload autonomously from instruction through to conclusion

• Advising on divorce and separation matters

• Handling financial remedy work and negotiations

• Advising on private children matters

• Drafting and advising on cohabitation disputes and TOLATA claims

• Advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and separation agreements

• Handling protective injunctions where required

• Supporting business development activity to help grow the family practice across multiple locations

• Providing support and guidance to junior lawyers helping develop capability and confidence within the team

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor CILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with strong private family law experience

• Confidence running matters autonomously with high standards of client care and accuracy

• Experience across a broad range of private family work (divorce finances children TOLATA and agreements)

• A proactive ambitious mindset and interest in helping build and grow a practice

• Ability to support and mentor junior lawyers

• Clear practical communication style and a calm approach with clients

Whats On Offer

• Salary: 75000 to 85000 plus bonus and benefits

• Clear progression pathway with the opportunity to step into Head of Department quickly

• The backing of a national firm with an established presence and infrastructure

• Hybrid working (where applicable)

• Support to grow the practice across multiple locations

Working Arrangements

Full-time permanent role Tamworth-based role with hybrid working (where applicable)

Next Steps

(How to Apply) Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

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