Family Law Partner – Senior Leadership Role

About the role

Join a highly regarded regional law firm in Farnham as a Family Law Partner. This senior leadership position offers the chance to shape a growing private client practice while working in a supportive, modern environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Family Law department together with fellow Partners.
• Manage a high‑quality caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children, cohabitation, and pre‑/post‑nuptial agreements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior fee earners.
• Drive business development, networking and raise the department’s local profile.
• Contribute to firm‑wide strategic planning and cross‑departmental collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold professional standards.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor specialising in Family Law.
• Current Partner or Senior Associate ready to step up to partnership.
• Proven track record handling private family work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability in business development and building long‑term client relationships.
• Confident, credible and collaborative leadership style.

Required skills

• Family Law expertise.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional office closures over Christmas & New Year.
• Hybrid working options.
• Salary‑sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employer match.
• Life assurance, Group Income Protection, BUPA cashback plan and Private Medical Insurance.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including generous paternity and maternity/adoption leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme with GP Consultation Service.
• Funded professional subscriptions and support for further qualifications.
• Employee Referral Scheme, volunteering opportunities and regular social events.