Senior Family Solicitor - Ringwood A well-established and modern law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to lead the re-establishment of its Family Law Team from a growing office in Ringwood. This is a unique opportunity for a senior practitioner to take ownership of a department with full support from a national practice that values flexibility, autonomy, and innovation. The Role The firm is relaunching its Family offering and is looking for a senior-level lawyer to play a key strategic role in rebuilding the department. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of private family law matters while shaping the future direction of the team. This role offers significant scope for progression, with the opportunity to build and lead a team around a solid platform of support and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Running a caseload of private family law matters including divorce, financial remedy, child arrangements, and domestic abuse Leading and growing the Family department in the Ringwood office Supervising junior team members as the department develops Engaging in business development and helping to raise the profile of the firm's family law services locally and nationally Collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to deliver a seamless client experience Candidate Profile 7 years PQE with significant experience in private family law Confident in managing complex and sensitive cases independently Experience in leadership or supervision is desirable Commercially astute and business development minded Resolution membership or alignment with constructive family practice values The Firm Offers A genuinely flexible and forward-thinking working environment The chance to lead and develop a department with strategic importance Competitive salary and performance incentives A supportive management team and national infrastructure Clear path for progression and departmental growth This role would suit an ambitious senior family solicitor ready to take the next step and lead the next phase of a successful department's development.