Senior Family Lawyer - Leading Law Firm

Overview

A leading Family Law firm is expanding its presence in Royal Tunbridge Wells and is looking to speak with Family Lawyers across a range of levels and areas of expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist Family Law practice that is continuing to grow across the South East. The firm is looking to meet lawyers who are passionate about Family Law and are considering their next career move, from experienced Solicitors through to Senior Associates, Legal Directors and Partner-level lawyers.

The opportunity is particularly suited to lawyers with experience across private Family Law, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedies and complex financial matters
• Private children work and child arrangements
• Cohabitation and relationship breakdown
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Mediation and non-court dispute resolution
• Domestic and international Family matters
• High-net-worth and complex Family cases

The firm is recognised by the Legal 500 and has built a strong reputation for combining specialist legal expertise with a genuinely personal approach to client care. Its lawyers work with clients through some of the most sensitive and significant periods of their lives, providing clear, strategic and compassionate advice.

Why Consider the Opportunity?

Joining the firm offers the opportunity to become part of a growing Family Law practice where lawyers are encouraged to develop their expertise, build strong client relationships and progress their careers.

Depending on experience and seniority, there is scope for lawyers to:

• Take on a varied and high-quality private Family caseload.
• Develop and strengthen an existing area of specialism.
• Build a strong profile within the local market.
• Develop client and referrer relationships and contribute to business development.
• Progress into senior leadership and management positions.
• Become involved in the growth and development of the Tunbridge Wells office.
• For senior lawyers, take on Branch Manager or wider leadership responsibility, helping to develop the team and shape the direction of the office.

The firm places significant emphasis on career development and progression, with access to mentoring, continued professional development and its Emerging Leaders Programme for those looking to progress into leadership roles.

There is also a strong focus on flexibility, wellbeing and creating a collaborative environment where lawyers are supported to succeed.

Who Are They Looking For?

The firm is open to speaking with Family Lawyers at different stages of their careers, provided they have a strong background in private Family Law.

They are particularly interested in lawyers who have:

• Strong experience across one or more areas of private Family Law.
• Excellent technical and client-care skills.
• A genuine passion for Family Law and achieving positive outcomes for clients.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing their client base.
• A professional, empathetic and considered approach to sensitive matters.
• The ambition to continue developing their career.

For more senior lawyers, previous leadership, supervisory or business development experience would be advantageous, particularly where there is an interest in taking on responsibility for developing a team or office.

A Chance to Be Part of Something Growing

What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the growth of the Tunbridge Wells presence.

For lawyers joining at any level, there is the opportunity to become part of the development of the office from an early stage. For those at a more senior level, there is the potential to play a much more significant role in shaping its future, developing the team and building its reputation within the local market.