New Job Opening: Family Lawyer in Tamworth, UK

Job Description

Experienced Family Lawyer

Location: Tamworth (hybrid working)

Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Experienced Family Lawyer (private family law)

If you’re 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 You’ll 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 We’re 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

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 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  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.