William James Recruitment
Family Law Solicitor
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Family Law Solicitor / Partner – Cardiff – Up to £150,000 + Benefits
A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking an ambitious Family Law Solicitor / Partner in Cardiff to establish and grow its new office. This is a rare opportunity to build a high-performing team from the ground up, offering autonomy and strategic backing to shape a new regional presence within a highly respected national practice.
This Family Law Solicitor / Partner role in Cardiff is ideal for a commercially savvy lawyer with strong experience in privately funded family matters, particularly complex financial remedy cases involving high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, business assets, and trusts. You will shape the team’s direction, lead client acquisition, and develop a strong market presence across South Wales.
With significant investment, brand recognition, and leadership support, this opportunity offers ownership of a growing office, influence over strategic decisions, and the chance to establish a leading Family Law practice in a key regional market.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a Family Law team in Cardiff
- Advise on divorce, financial remedies, and private children matters
- Handle complex, privately funded cases for high-net-worth (HNW) clients
- Drive business development, establishing a robust presence in the Cardiff/South Wales market
- Play a key role in office growth, including recruitment, team development, and expansion
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership on strategic planning and performance
- Mentor and develop junior lawyers and senior fee-earners
Core Requirements
- Senior Family Solicitor or Partner with experience at a reputable law firm
- Strong technical expertise in private family law, particularly financial remedy and HNW matters
- Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a senior partner/management role
- Well-connected in the Cardiff/South Wales legal network, with existing referrer relationships
- Commercially astute, with exceptional client relationship and relationship-building skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a growth-focused approach
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Competitive Package
- Base salary up to £150,000, aligned with experience
- Share/equity options available
- Flexible working
- 33 days holiday (annual) + bank holidays
- Private healthcare (individual cover)
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Death-in-service benefits
- Full sick pay after 6 months
How to Apply
Apply in strict confidence either online or via a telephone consultation.
Contact: Robert Holland Retained Consultant 📞 Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 📱 Mobile: 07951 097 638 ✉️ Email: robert.holland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
About William James Recruitment: A specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with top-tier Legal 500 firms across the UK. We focus on senior and strategic appointments for some of the most prestigious legal practices.
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