Family Lawyer

About the Firm

We are a leading, award\-winning law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to both private individuals and businesses across the UK and internationally.

Our success is built on a team of dedicated, talented professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and outstanding client service. We foster a collaborative and supportive working environment where independent thinking is encouraged, professional development is prioritised, and every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join our growing Family Law team based in Nottingham. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high\-quality caseload within a high\-performing and forward\-thinking department. Some travel and occasional out\-of\-hours attendance will be required for business development activities, meetings, and training.

The successful candidate will have significant experience handling high\-net\-worth financial matters, Children Act proceedings, and a broad range of family law work.

As a key member of the team, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional legal services while contributing to the continued growth and development of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a varied caseload across all aspects of family law, including:


• Preventative and advisory work


• High\-net\-worth financial remedy negotiations and proceedings


• Children Act matters


• TOLATA claims


• International family law matters


• Injunctive proceedings


• Develop and build a specialist area of expertise within family law


• Work closely with senior colleagues to progress matters and support the strategic development of the team


• Contribute to business growth through networking, relationship building, and market profile raising activities


• Identify and develop new business opportunities


• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a consistently high standard of service


• Ensure compliance with quality standards, policies, and case management procedures


• Manage files efficiently and commercially


• Support, supervise, and mentor junior team members


• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and professional skills

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A recognised legal qualification


• Approximately 5\+ years' post\-qualification experience in family law


• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of family law matters, including:


• Divorce and financial remedy work, including high\-net\-worth cases


• Pre\- and post\-nuptial agreements


• Children Act proceedings


• TOLATA disputes


• International family law matters


• Injunctive relief


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• A proactive and commercially minded approach


• Experience contributing to business development initiatives


• Strong organisational and time management abilities


• Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications


• The ability to work collaboratively while managing responsibilities independently


• Sound judgement, integrity, and professionalism


• Empathy and sensitivity when dealing with clients facing challenging personal circumstances

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting our people through a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that promotes professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits include

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Birthday leave


• Additional festive leave over the Christmas and New Year period


• Private medical insurance


• Family healthcare cashback scheme


• Enhanced pension contribution scheme


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Group life assurance


• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities


• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment

If you are an ambitious Family Lawyer looking to join a progressive and successful team handling high\-quality work, we would welcome your application.

Pay: £65,000\.00\-£70,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Company events


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Paid volunteer time


• Private dental insurance


• Referral programme


• Sabbatical


• Sick pay


• Work from home

Work Location: In person

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