Senior Solicitor - HNW Family Law
CV-LibraryNorthamptonpermanentPosted: 23 April 2026
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We're working with a well-established, quality-accredited law firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands, who are looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer who is confident managing a high-quality private caseload and is looking to take a key role within a busy, supportive department.
This position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with HNW clients, and is confident handling complex and varied family matters.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a highly regarded and established family law team
Exposure to high-quality, complex private work
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Genuine opportunity to mentor and develop junior lawyers
Strong emphasis on professional standards, quality and client care
The Role
You will manage your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion, dealing with a broad range of private family matters including:
Matrimonial finances, including high net worth cases
Trusts of Land and TOLATA disputes between unmarried couples
Child arrangements and maintenance issues
Client meetings both in person and remotely
Full file management via the case management system
Monthly billing and responsibility for achieving fee targets
Attending court hearings and external client appointments where required
Supporting and supervising trainees and NQ solicitors within the team
Working closely with the Head of Department and acting on instructions as required
About You
10+ years PQE in private practice (non-Legal Aid experience essential)
Strong experience advising high net worth clients
Confident handling TOLATA disputes, financial remedy work, and children matters
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
Flexible, proactive, and able to use initiative
Excellent communication and client care skills
Experience of supervision and mentoring junior team members
Strong understanding of billing, targets and file management systems
Full driving licence required
We're working with a well-established, quality-accredited law firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands, who are looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer who is confident managing a high-quality private caseload and is looking to take a key role within a busy, supportive department.
This position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with HNW clients, and is confident handling complex and varied family matters.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a highly regarded and established family law team
Exposure to high-quality, complex private work
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Genuine opportunity to mentor and develop junior lawyers
Strong emphasis on professional standards, quality and client care
The Role
You will manage your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion, dealing with a broad range of private family matters including:
Matrimonial finances, including high net worth cases
Trusts of Land and TOLATA disputes between unmarried couples
Child arrangements and maintenance issues
Client meetings both in person and remotely
Full file management via the case management system
Monthly billing and responsibility for achieving fee targets
Attending court hearings and external client appointments where required
Supporting and supervising trainees and NQ solicitors within the team
Working closely with the Head of Department and acting on instructions as required
About You
10+ years PQE in private practice (non-Legal Aid experience essential)
Strong experience advising high net worth clients
Confident handling TOLATA disputes, financial remedy work, and children matters
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
Flexible, proactive, and able to use initiative
Excellent communication and client care skills
Experience of supervision and mentoring junior team members
Strong understanding of billing, targets and file management systems
Full driving licence required