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Family Partner and Head of Office, Dorking
Client: JMC Legal Recruitment
Location: Dorking, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Family Partner and Head of Office
This role offers the opportunity for a step up; the firm is seeking to hire a Head of the Dorking office. It is suitable for a Senior Associate seeking advancement or a Partner looking to take on more responsibility in managing their own office.
The firm combines over a century of legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach. Their modern outlook and entrepreneurial culture make them unique.
Why This Firm?
* Career Progression: Clear pathway to partnership and equity, with a strong track record of nurturing talent.
* High-Caliber Work: Despite 40 staff across 4 offices, they operate at top-tier London firm standards, including handling major litigation cases.
* Diverse and High-Profile Clients: Clients include HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, and established businesses.
* Collaborative Culture: Emphasizes mentorship and close partner-associate collaboration.
* Modern Working Practices: Embraces flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
What Sets Them Apart?
The firm balances professionalism with approachability, valuing team input and fostering growth in a positive environment.
The Role
The Head of Dorking office is likely to be a Family Partner, overseeing a team of 10 and working with equity partners across offices in Mayfair, Essex, and South London.
You will lead strategy, mentoring, and training, with prospects for future equity partnership.
The caseload includes high-quality, HNW family law matters such as divorce, prenuptial agreements, and private children work.
You will have autonomy and support to shape the role and office.
* Must be a Family Partner with at least 7 years PQE (no upper limit)
* Management experience is preferred
* Leadership qualities are essential
* Salary is negotiable, with an excellent bonus structure based on performance
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Partner to lead the Dorking office of this well-established Legal 500-ranked firm.
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