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Family (Private Children) Senior Solicitor
- Location: Leeds & West Yorkshire
- Type: permanent
- Job Reference: 5274
Family (Private Children) Legal Director to Partner - Leeds
Solicitor or Barrister
A genuinely unique opportunity to build something exceptional
This isn't your typical family law role. This is a chance to create and lead what could become the leading private children team in the north – and we're not exaggerating when we say that's the mandate you'll be given.
The Opportunity
We're working with a practice that's already unrivalled in the family law space, with pre-eminent lawyers who are genuinely respected nationwide. But here's what makes this special: they want someone to build and grow a specialist private children team completely in their own image.
You'll have genuine scope to shape everything – from the team culture to the service offering, from the processes to the partnerships. It's rare to find an opportunity where you can build something from the ground up with this level of backing and ambition behind you.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a multi-faceted role that will keep you engaged across all levels:
You'll be an experienced family lawyer with around 10+ years PQE who has:
What's On Offer
Location: Leeds – with a leading practice that's already established and respected
Opportunity: Genuine scope to build and lead the team in your own image with full backing from the firm
Salary: Incredibly attractive and subject to experience – this firm are market leaders when it comes to family lawyer remuneration. They understand that exceptional talent commands exceptional reward.
Progression: Clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate
The Practice
This is already a powerhouse in family law. The lawyers here are genuinely well-respected nationwide, and the platform is there for you to build something exceptional. What they need is someone with the vision, experience and passion to make it happen.
Ready to discuss what could be a career-defining move?
Graham Rawlinson
Think Legal Recruitment
? graham@thinklegalrecruitment.com
All conversations are completely confidential. Let's have a proper chat about this opportunity and what you're looking for next in your career.
Solicitor or Barrister
A genuinely unique opportunity to build something exceptional
This isn't your typical family law role. This is a chance to create and lead what could become the leading private children team in the north – and we're not exaggerating when we say that's the mandate you'll be given.
The Opportunity
We're working with a practice that's already unrivalled in the family law space, with pre-eminent lawyers who are genuinely respected nationwide. But here's what makes this special: they want someone to build and grow a specialist private children team completely in their own image.
You'll have genuine scope to shape everything – from the team culture to the service offering, from the processes to the partnerships. It's rare to find an opportunity where you can build something from the ground up with this level of backing and ambition behind you.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a multi-faceted role that will keep you engaged across all levels:
- Fee Earning: Working on complex private children matters with the support of a leading practice
- Advocacy: Comfortable taking matters up to interim hearings (and beyond if that's your preference)
- Strategy and Oversight: Shaping the direction and growth of the team
- Development: Mentoring and developing junior team members – building the next generation of specialists
You'll be an experienced family lawyer with around 10+ years PQE who has:
- An outstanding reputation in private children work and genuine passion for this area
- Advocacy experience – comfortable in court up to interim hearings
- Business development experience and a strong network throughout the region
- Leadership experience – you've developed, mentored and supervised junior lawyers before
- The vision and drive to build something market-leading
What's On Offer
Location: Leeds – with a leading practice that's already established and respected
Opportunity: Genuine scope to build and lead the team in your own image with full backing from the firm
Salary: Incredibly attractive and subject to experience – this firm are market leaders when it comes to family lawyer remuneration. They understand that exceptional talent commands exceptional reward.
Progression: Clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate
The Practice
This is already a powerhouse in family law. The lawyers here are genuinely well-respected nationwide, and the platform is there for you to build something exceptional. What they need is someone with the vision, experience and passion to make it happen.
Graham Rawlinson
Think Legal Recruitment
? graham@thinklegalrecruitment.com
All conversations are completely confidential. Let's have a proper chat about this opportunity and what you're looking for next in your career.
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