Family Law Partner

Family Law Solicitor / Partner – Liverpool – Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A leading private equity-backed boutique is seeking an exceptional Family Law Solicitor / Partner in Liverpool to take a central role in establishing and growing its presence in the region. This is a high-profile appointment, offering a rare opportunity to step into a leadership position with the backing, autonomy, and investment to build a market-leading Family practice.

This Family Law Solicitor / Partner role in Liverpool will suit a commercially astute and well-connected lawyer with strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals on complex divorce, financial remedy, and wealth protection matters. You will inherit a quality platform while having the freedom to shape the team, drive client acquisition, and establish a strong foothold in the Liverpool market.

With significant growth ambitions and clear strategic backing, this Family Law Solicitor / Partner opportunity in Liverpool offers a genuine route to Head of Office responsibility, with full oversight of team performance, recruitment, and long-term business planning.

The Role:

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• Lead and manage a Family Law team in Liverpool
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• Build and develop a high-quality caseload and client base
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• Advise on divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters
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• Handle complex, privately funded work for HNW clients
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• Drive business development and establish a strong presence in the Liverpool market
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• Take ownership of office growth, including recruitment and team structure
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• Work closely with senior leadership on strategy, performance, and expansion
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• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and senior fee earners
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The Candidate:

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• Senior Family Solicitor or Partner from a reputable firm
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• Strong technical expertise across private family law
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• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a Head of Office role
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• Well-connected in the Liverpool / wider North West market
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• Commercially astute with strong client relationship skills
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• Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear focus on growth and development
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The Benefits and How to Apply:

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• Salary up to £200,000 + discretionary bonus
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• Equity / share options available
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• Flexible and hybrid working
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• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
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• Private healthcare (individual)
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• Pension + death in service
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• Full sick pay after 6 months
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• Free parking
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Apply in strict confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Robert Holland, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07951 097 638

Email: [email protected]

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