Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Family Partner to join a market-leading Family team based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent job offering a market-leading package together with hybrid working options. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established Family Partner to take a leading role within a highly regarded and successful department, helping to shape the future direction and continued growth of the team.
The successful candidate will join a market-leading Family team consisting of three Partners and five other Solicitors. They will take responsibility for leading this part of the team, benefiting from a strong platform, established client relationships and the opportunity to further develop a successful and well-respected Family offering.
About the Role
As a Family Partner, you will play a key leadership role within the Family department, taking responsibility for leading this area of the team while continuing to manage a high-quality caseload and develop strong client relationships.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family lawyer to join an established and successful practice, providing strategic input, supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of the department.
The successful candidate will enjoy genuine autonomy, the ability to influence strategy and the opportunity to build their profile within a highly regarded firm.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the Family team based in Birmingham
- Managing a high-quality caseload of complex Family matters
- Advising clients on a broad range of Family Law issues, including divorce, financial matters and private children matters
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Identifying new business opportunities and supporting department growth
- Working collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across the wider firm
- Supporting, mentoring and developing Solicitors within the Family team
- Building relationships with professional contacts and key referrers
- Maintaining excellent technical standards and delivering exceptional client service
- Representing the firm through networking and business development activities
About You
You will be an experienced Family Partner with the ambition and commercial ability to lead and develop an established area of the Family department. This Family Partner job would suit an individual seeking the opportunity to have genuine influence, autonomy and responsibility within a supportive and successful team.
The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise across Family Law matters, excellent client relationship skills and the ability to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the department.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Significant post-qualified experience within Family Law
- Experience handling complex Family matters
- A strong track record in developing client relationships
- Experience leading, supervising and developing colleagues
- Commercial awareness and strong business development capability
- A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to practice development
- Excellent organisational and workload management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and technical ability
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Professionalism, discretion and sound judgement
- A collaborative approach and commitment to team success
Benefits and Rewards
As well as a market-leading package, the successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to lead and develop an established Family team within a highly regarded firm.
- Market-rate remuneration package
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Leadership responsibility within an established Family team
- Opportunity to shape and grow the practice area
- Access to high-quality Family work and established client relationships
- Support from experienced Partners and Solicitors
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
About the Firm
The employer is recognised as a market-leading firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to individuals and families across the region. The firm has a strong presence in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands and is known for its expertise, collaborative culture and commitment to providing exceptional client service.
The successful Family Partner will join an ambitious and supportive team, working alongside experienced lawyers and playing a key role in the continued development and success of the department from the firm’s Birmingham office.
Next Steps
Apply now if your experience aligns with this Family Partner job in Birmingham, West Midlands.
If you would like to know more about this career-enhancing opportunity or discuss other senior legal appointments, please contact Gemma Clarke at Eventus Legal for a confidential discussion on gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or 07950 196 168.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland within the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note that salary levels are provided as a guide only and applications are welcomed from all candidates able to demonstrate the skills required to fulfil the position.