Family Law Solicitor

Family Law Solicitor / Partner – Cardiff – Up to £150,000 + Benefits

A leading national Legal 500 firm is seeking an ambitious Family Law Solicitor / Partner in Cardiff to play a pivotal role in establishing and growing its new office. This is a rare opportunity to build a high-performing team from the ground up, offering the autonomy and backing to shape a new regional presence within a highly regarded national platform.

This Family Law Solicitor / Partner role in Cardiff is ideally suited to a commercially astute lawyer with strong experience across privately funded family work, particularly complex financial remedy matters involving high-net-worth individuals, business assets, and trusts. You will be instrumental in setting the direction of the team, driving client acquisition, and developing a strong market presence across South Wales.

With significant investment, brand strength, and leadership support, this Family Law Solicitor / Partner opportunity in Cardiff offers the chance to take ownership of a growing office, influence strategic direction, and build a leading Family practice in a key regional market.

The Role:

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• Lead and manage a Family Law team in Cardiff
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• Advise on divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters
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• Handle complex, privately funded cases for HNW clients
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• Drive business development and establish a strong presence in the Cardiff/South Wales market
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• Play a key role in office growth, including recruitment and team build-out
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• Work closely with senior leadership on strategy and performance
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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 leadership role
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• Well-connected in the Cardiff / South Wales market with referrer links
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• Commercially astute with strong client relationship skills
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• Entrepreneurial mindset with a growth-focused approach
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The Benefits and How to Apply:

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• Salary up to £150,000 depending on experience
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• Share / equity options available
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• Flexible working
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• 33 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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Apply in strict confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Robert Holland, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07951 097 638

Email: [email protected]

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.