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Family Law Partner | Head of Family Law | Partner Level
Glasgow | Hybrid Working
A great opportunity for an experienced Family Law Partner to head up a highly regarded family law team in Glasgow, advising parents, professionals, business owners, and high net-worth clients on the full range of Scottish family law matters.
This suits a family lawyer who wants to lead and grow a practice, brings a mix of negotiation and litigation experience, and is looking for a firm known for complex, high-value work and a genuinely client-focused approach.
What's on offer
- Leadership of an established and highly regarded family law team
- Exposure to complex, high-value financial disputes and business assets
- A city centre Glasgow office with a client base spanning Glasgow and Scotland
- Genuine scope to shape the future direction of the department
The role
As Head of Family Law in Glasgow, you'll lead the team's strategic direction while managing your own caseload of complex family law matters. Day to day, this includes:
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- Advising clients on divorce, separation, and financial settlements
- Handling child arrangements, parental rights, and relocation disputes
- Advising on cohabitation claims, pre and post-nuptial agreements, and civil partnership dissolution
- Overseeing complex, high-value financial and business asset disputes
- Resolving matters through negotiation and mediation, with strong court representation where required
- Leading, mentoring, and developing the wider family law team
- Building and maintaining relationships with professionals, business owners, and high net-worth clients
About you
This role would suit a Family Law Partner who:
- Has extensive experience across Scottish family law, including complex financial and child law matters
- Has a track record of leading or mentoring a team
- Communicates clearly, providing practical advice without unnecessary jargon
- Is skilled in both negotiated settlements and court litigation
- Takes a discreet, client-focused approach with professionals and high net-worth individuals
- Has an interest in developing and growing a department's client base and reputation
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The environment
This is a firm recognized for its clear, practical approach and its work with professionals, business owners, and high-value cases, offering a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the department.
If you're a Family Law Partner in Glasgow looking to lead a team and build on an already strong reputation, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
How to Apply:
- Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
- Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal
We look forward to hearing from you.
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