* Top-of-market salary with no BD, no advocacy and exceptional work–life balance
* Join an expanding boutique Legal 500 family law firm
* Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Partner for those who want it
This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Family Solicitor to be part of a highly respected, boutique family law practice.
Known for its strong Legal 500 rankings, modern approach and outstanding work–life balance, you’ll play a key role in building its presence in a vibrant new market.
You’ll join a firm where people stay for years, where flexibility is built into the culture, and where commercially-minded family lawyers thrive without the pressure of BD, networking or court advocacy.
Who we’re looking for
* 4 PQE up to Partner level
* Able to run your own private family caseload
* Commercially minded with strong billing habits
* Positive, proactive and open-minded
* Enjoys flexibility and remote work
* Strong communicator, confident with client conversations
* Legal 500 experience (desired but not essential)
* Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week)
What you’ll be doing
* Manage a caseload of private family law matters
* Deliver commercially aware, client-centred advice
* Build strong relationships and contribute to establishing the brand locally
* Maintain accurate time recording and billing
* Work within a national family team across Manchester, London and Leeds
* Focus solely on fee earning — no BD, no advocacy
* Participate in team video calls and receive remote support and mentoring
Salary & Benefits
* £60,000–£90,000 depending on experience
* 1 day per week in the Birmingham office (or once a fortnight/month depending on distance)
* Option to work 4 days and get paid for 5
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (higher allowances possible depending on performance)
* One-week Christmas shutdown
* Hybrid/flexible working
* Clear and fast progression to Team Leader or Partner
* No BD and no advocacy – fully supported by marketing and a sales director
* Highly modern, tech-forward firm
* Senior pairing for support when working remotely
* Strong wellbeing support, family-first culture
Contact Lucy Wickham
📩 lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Lucy recruits family and care lawyers across Yorkshire and the Midlands and can talk you through whether this boutique, high-flexibility role fits your goals.