Family Partner

This West End firm stands at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower its fee earners and partners, driving efficiency and client value. The leadership cultivates an inclusive, open culture, where every team member has a voice in shaping the firm's direction. This approach has led to the launch of new services and forward-thinking work methods, highly valued by clients.

With a reputation for handling matters at the intersection of commercial law and emerging technologies, the firm has been recognised in mainstream media for its expertise and influence. Ranked in the Legal 500 and recipients of multiple industry awards, they have built a strong presence in London's West End over the past 28 years. Their team radiates vibrancy, diversity, and collaboration, fuelled by a supportive culture that prioritizes professional development, mentoring, and training.

This firm's commitment to its people is reflected in exceptional staff retention, with many team members advancing quickly compared to peers at similar firms. Social events and sports clubs foster team spirit, making it an enjoyable place to grow professionally and build long-term relationships.

Expect high-quality work and a strong emphasis on delivering genuine value to clients, backed by robust billing practices. With a record of year-on-year growth and a series of strategic partner hires, the firm continues to expand, driven by an ambitious five-year vision that has attracted top-tier talent. A dynamic leadership team with impressive profitability and a commitment to investing in talent makes this firm a standout choice for driven professionals seeking growth and impact.

The role

The firm are seeking to hire a Family Partner; to join their growing family team, their office is based in the heart of the West End of London.

• The family department consists of a team of four. Although much smaller than some of the firms other departments, the quality of work that they handle is exceptional. The department prides itself on adding real value to clients, their levels of service are well-demonstrated by the fact the majority of the departments work comes in through referrals.
• The team are entrepreneurial and ambitious, you will find there to be a high energy between the team to drive the department forwards.
• The lead partner in the team is due to retire within the next 24 months. As such the firm are seeking to hire an additional family partner to run the department with the current Head of Department. In time it is the belief that you will take over from the current HOD - meaning this role comes with excellent prospects for progression.
• You will deal with a high quality, solely privately funded caseload, this will mainly be financial matters, but will also from time to time include some private children work.
• This role could prove to be a good platform for progression for a senior solicitor seeking a route to partnership, perhaps in a top-heavy team.
• You will be a Family Solicitor with at least seven years PQE (no upper limit)
• Salary and package are negotiable depending on your background and experience, there is also a lucrative bonus structure that allows you to boost earnings by way of billings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Family Partner to take over from a well-established Partner who is due to retire. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.