Job Description
A modern, forward-thinking law firm in Surrey is looking for a Senior Family Lawyer to join the team and play a pivotal role in developing the family law practice.
This isn’t your typical law firm. Led by a commercial lawyer who set out to build something different, the firm operates more like a modern business than a traditional legal partnership. This is a non-traditional firm in both structure and style— built around trust, not titles. Very much a team of passionate, down-to-earth professionals who believe in doing good work, supporting each other, and building a business that reflects the real world.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to do more than fee-earn. You’ll be leading on complex family matters—particularly domestic abuse and safeguarding work—and shaping the future of the family department. You’ll manage clients, support junior team members, and contribute to wider conversations about how family law should evolve.
The firm is already partnering with charities and public bodies to push for change in the system. They want someone who shares that drive—someone who sees what’s not working and wants to do something about it.
What you’ll be doing:
• Managing a varied family law caseload, with a focus on domestic abuse and safeguarding
• Working directly with v...