Your new company

An established national firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to lead and develop its London Family offering. This is a rare opportunity to build a practice from the ground up while being fully supported by a large, reputable national platform.

Your new role

• You will be the first dedicated Family Lawyer in the London office, taking the lead on growing a new practice area within an established full‑service environment.
• Nationally, the Family team is already well‑respected and led by a highly regarded Head of Department who is committed to expanding into London.
• With 65–70 lawyers across various teams in the London office, you will not be working in isolation, there is a strong cross‑referral network and significant internal support.

What you'll need to succeed

• A Senior Associate or Partner with a following or ability to generate work, as there is no existing London caseload.
• Someone confident in business development and keen to build a presence in the London market.
• A specialist in privately funded family work (finance, divorce, children matters).

What you'll get in return

• c.£100,000 base salary (flexible depending on experience).
• 7.5% bonus, linked to fee generation.
• Strong autonomy to shape and grow the London Family practice.
• Backing from a well‑structured national team with excellent infrastructure and brand recognition.

What you need to do now

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