Family Partner
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Reading
- Salary
- £52000 - £75000 per annum + Excellent benefits
- Posted
- 08 Nov 2020
- Closes
- 06 Dec 2020
- Ref
- BBBH25325
- Contact
- Joe Holbrook
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Private Client, Family
- Experience Level
- Partner
Are you an ambitious candidate seeking a pathway to progression, including Partnership? For the right candidate this firm can offer solid partner prospects in the short to medium term, equally you might be a Partner seeking a lateral move to a firm that is in growth mode.
This firm stand out from the crowd, they have a family feel culture throughout the firm with the average length of service being over 10 years, they are Ranked in the top 200 and have grown substantially in recent years which includes the opening of a London office, three years ago.
The firm
Ranked in the Top 200, the firm has three offices spanning Berkshire, Oxfordshire and London. The firm is ranked top tier across many areas of law and has recently made several heavyweight Partner hires. What really stands out for me is how the firm invests in their staff and nurtures legal talent, they have got a real team spirit and a happy, supportive working culture.
The firm is a people focussed business; they pride themselves on traditional values when it comes to client care. The quality of work they deal with is exceptional and of that, you would except to find at a much larger practice. Fee Earners are given lots of autonomy, training, and good systems, marking support and infrastructure.
The role
The firm is seeking to hire a new senior Family Senior Associate / Partner into their Reading, Berkshire office.
You will work at the forefront of this successful department, working with the other Partners to drive this forwards. You will have autonomy to shape your team, you will mentor and oversee more junior Lawyers.
You will work as part of a highly regarded L500 ranked department, focussing solely on privately funded work. The family department often acts for HNW individuals. The work will be varied, making for an interesting caseload.
This will include ancillary relief, divorce, LGBTQ matters, pre-nuptial agreements and some private children matters.
Requirements
- You will be a Family Solicitor with at least 6 years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)
- You should have a strong technical knowledge
- This role comes with excellent prospects for progression including Partnership.
- You should be an ambitious candidate keen to want to progress.
- Excellent client care skills are essential
- Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Senior Associate / Partner to join this Top 200 into their Reading, Berkshire office.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.