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