Private Family Partner

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• Top-of-market salary with no BD, no advocacy and exceptional work–life balance
• Join a boutique Legal 500 family law firm
• Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Partner for those who want it

This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Family Partner to be part of a highly respected, boutique family law practice.

Known for its strong Legal 500 rankings, modern approach and outstanding work–life balance, you’ll play a key role in building its presence in a vibrant new market.

You’ll join a firm where people stay for years, where flexibility is built into the culture, and where commercially-minded family lawyers thrive without the pressure of BD, networking or court advocacy.

Who we’re looking for

• 4 PQE up to Partner level
• Able to run your own private family caseload
• Commercially minded with strong billing habits
• Positive, proactive and open-minded
• Enjoys flexibility and remote work
• Strong communicator, confident with client conversations
• Legal 500 experience (desired but not essential)
• Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week)

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters
• Deliver commercially aware, client-centred advice
• Build strong relationships and contribute to establishing the brand locally
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing
• Work within a national family team across Manchester, London and Leeds
• Focus solely on fee earning — no BD, no advocacy
• Participate in team video calls and receive remote support and mentoring

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£90,000 depending on experience
• 1 day per week in the Birmingham office (or once a fortnight/month depending on distance)
• Option to work 4 days and get paid for 5
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (higher allowances possible depending on performance)
• One-week Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Clear and fast progression
• No BD and no advocacy – fully supported by marketing and a sales director
• Highly modern, tech-forward firm
• Senior pairing for support when working remotely
• Strong wellbeing support, family-first culture

Contact Lucy Wickham

📩 lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Lucy recruits family and care lawyers across Yorkshire and the Midlands and can talk you through whether this boutique, high-flexibility role fits your goals.