Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor / 8+ PQE / West Yorkshire / £50,000 DOE / A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to join its thriving and expanding family department, offering the opportunity to play a key role within a busy and successful team - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job OVERVIEW:
• Work closely with the Head of Department, supporting the day-to-day management of the team and contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice.
• Handle a broad range of private family law matters including divorce and separation, financial remedy proceedings and cohabitation disputes.
• Assist in supervising and developing two Junior Family Solicitors while managing your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Join as a key strategic hire with a clear long term pathway into the practice management team and the potential to step into the Head of Family role as part of a planned succession strategy.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for leadership, business development and departmental growth, with the opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of the team.
• Be a qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE in private family law, capable of managing an existing caseload with minimal supervision.
• Bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative approach and the confidence to mentor and support junior colleagues.
• Have a genuine interest in developing and expanding the family department, with aspirations to progress into a senior leadership position over time.
• Ideally possess experience in alternative dispute resolution, collaborative law or mediation, although this is advantageous rather than essential.
• This role would suit a Senior Solicitor ready to move into a more strategic role or an existing team leader seeking a stable, succession planned opportunity with long term progression.
• Join a well established and respected law firm known for delivering a highly personal and client focused service.
• Be part of a firm with a loyal and long standing client base, where most new instructions are generated through repeat business and personal recommendation, reflecting its strong reputation for quality, value and client care. HOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission.

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