William James Recruitment
Family Law Solicitor
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Family Law Solicitor
Family Law Solicitor / Partner – Liverpool
Role Overview
A leading private equity-backed boutique is seeking an exceptional Family Law Solicitor / Partner in Liverpool to take a central role in establishing and growing its presence in the region. This is a high-profile appointment, offering a rare opportunity to step into a leadership position with the backing, autonomy, and investment to build a market-leading Family Law practice.
This Family Law Solicitor / Partner role in Liverpool is ideal for a commercially astute and well-connected lawyer with strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals on complex divorce, financial remedy, and wealth protection matters. You will inherit a quality platform while having the freedom to reinforce the team, drive client acquisition, and establish a strong foothold in the Liverpool market.
With significant growth ambitions and clear strategic backing, this Family Law Solicitor / Partner opportunity in Liverpool offers a genuine route to Head of Office responsibility, providing full oversight of team performance, recruitment, and long-term business planning.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a Family Law team in Liverpool
- Build and develop high-quality caseloads and client bases
- Advise on:
- Divorce
- Financial remediation
- Private child matters
- Handle complex, privately-funded work for high-value clients
- Drive business development and establish a strong regional market presence
- Take ownership of office growth, including recruitment and team structure
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership around strategy, performance, and expansion
- Mentor and develop junior and senior lawyers
Requirements
- Senior Family Solicitor or Partner with a track record from a reputable law firm
- Strong technical expertise in private family law
- Proven leadership experience or readiness to take on a Head of Office role
- Well-connected in the Liverpool/wider North West market
- Commercially sharp with exceptional client relationship skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with a clear focus on growth and business development
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Benefits
- Salary up to £200,000 + bonus
- Equity/share options available
- Flexible/hybrid working model
- 30 days holiday + bank/public holidays
- Private healthcare (individual)
- Pension & death-in-service benefits
- Full sick pay from 6 months tenure
- Free parking
How to Apply
Apply in strict confidence via:
- Online process
- Direct telephone call
Contact Details
Robert Holland, Retained Consultant 📞 Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 📱 Mobile: 07951 097 638 📧 Email: robert.holland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We advise on senior and strategic legal appointments.
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