Senior Family Lawyer (5 PQE) - #2172829

Your new firm
Our client is a highly regarded specialist family law practice with an established presence across Cardiff and Swansea. The firm advises exclusively on family law matters and has developed a strong reputation for handling complex, high-value work. Following continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to join its close-knit and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established family lawyer to take on a senior position within a growing practice while continuing to undertake sophisticated client work.

Your new role
You will manage a high-quality caseload of privately funded family matters, with a particular focus on complex financial remedy work. This will include high-net-worth divorce and separation matters involving significant property and assets, business interests and international elements. As one of the more senior lawyers within the team, you will also play an important role in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers in the firm. There are currently no formal direct reports attached to the position, allowing you to remain focused on your own client work while providing guidance and support to the wider team. The firm is also keen to appoint someone who is comfortable contributing to business development, networking and the continued growth of the practice. An established network of contacts would be beneficial, although the firm is equally open to someone with the confidence and willingness to develop their market profile.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a suitably qualified family lawyer, ideally with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, and a strong background in privately funded family law.You will have particular expertise in financial remedy matters, ideally including complex and high-net-worth cases involving businesses, property, overseas assets or other sophisticated financial arrangements. Given the seniority of the appointment, you should be comfortable supporting and mentoring less experienced lawyers and operating as a senior presence within a close-knit team. Strong interpersonal and client management skills will be important, alongside an interest in networking and business development. The firm is primarily considering candidates across Cardiff and Swansea, although it is happy to consider suitably experienced lawyers based further afield, including Bristol, where the hybrid working arrangements make this practical.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of £65,000-£90,000, depending on experience, alongside a performance-related bonus and wider benefits package. The firm offers hybrid and flexible working, with flexibility around office location and working patterns for the right individual. Some office attendance and travel for in-person client meetings will be required. This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist practice, undertaking complex and high-quality family work while having the scope to play an influential role in the development of both junior lawyers and the wider team.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Please contact or call 01173746300

If this role is not quite right but you are considering new opportunities within family law, we would still be keen to hear from you. We would expect a lawyer with the given level of experience to have gained the skills required for this position; however, applications from candidates with more or less experience are encouraged and will be considered.

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