Family Law Solicitor

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established, Top 200 law firm with offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands. With a history dating back to 1856, this firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal and wealth management services, while maintaining a strong, client-focused culture.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive to join this respected firm’s forward-thinking Family Department. This role offers flexible working options and a supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will be confident, structured, and experienced across a wide range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial matters/proceedings following relationship breakdown
• Private law children matters
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation and separation agreements

You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with the marketing team to build your client base and raise the department’s profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of family matters with minimal supervision
• Provide an exceptional standard of service to existing and new clients
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Family Department
• Maintain financial control of your matters, including billing and cash flow
• Keep up to date with legal developments and regulatory requirements
• Support business development and cross-referrals across the wider firm
• Ensure compliance with the firm’s quality and risk procedures

What’s On Offer
This firm prides itself on looking after its people and offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Person SpecificationEssential:

• Qualified and experienced Family Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Broad experience in family law including divorce, finances, and children matters
• Confident working independently and managing a caseload
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
• Commercially aware and client-focused

Desirable:

• Experience with high-net-worth clients, including agricultural and business interests
• Advocacy experience and public speaking skills
• Marketing and business development exposure
• A client following or established network

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm that genuinely values its people, offers flexibility, and supports long-term career development.