Family Partner - Cheltenham - Senior Solicitor / Senior Lawyer / Partner
Location: Cheltenham (hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000-£85,000 plus bonus and extensive benefits package
A highly respected and rapidly growing specialist family law practice is seeking a Family Partner to join its established Cheltenham team. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into Partnership within a modern, well‑supported environment offering genuine progression, strong client demand, and the autonomy to build and shape your practice.
The Role
You'll play a key role in developing and leading the Cheltenham offering, supported by specialist teams and a strong national infrastructure. Responsibilities include:
* Managing a caseload of high value financial and/or complex children matters
* Leading on client strategy, outcomes, and service excellence
* Converting new enquiries supported by a dedicated family law marketing function
* Building your presence and reputation in the Cheltenham market
* Working closely with specialist support teams to maximise client‑facing time
* Contributing to a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team culture
Candidate Requirements
This role is ideal for a senior family lawyer seeking meaningful progression and autonomy:
* Senior Solicitor or Senior Lawyer ready for Partnership but limited by current firm structure
* Or an existing Partner seeking better reward, recognition, and growth potential
* Strong experience in high value financial and/or complex children work
* Commercially minded with confidence in business development
* Excellent communication, leadership, and client handling skills
* Ambitious, proactive, and committed to building a thriving practice
* Within a commutable distance of Cheltenham
Benefits
A comprehensive and people focused benefits package is offered, including:
* Bonus scheme
* Mental wellbeing days and access to counselling
* Volunteering leave
* Diversity public holidays
* 26 days holiday
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
* Paid leave for fertility treatment
* Emergency dependants and bereavement leave
* Medicash health insurance (24/7 GP, dental, counselling, gym discounts)
* Training grants
* Life assurance
* Contributory pension
* Flexible working
How to Apply
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
When applying, please note the equality and diversity statement and that adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
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