Job Description
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.