Overview

Senior Family Law Partner role in a prestigious London law firm. 10+ years PQE with a portable client following required. This is a senior leadership position within the Family Law team, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to drive growth and development.

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Bonus Scheme

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Contact: marina.pongourou@simpsonjudge.co.uk 07990809589

The Opportunity

A prestigious and forward-thinking London law firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Family Law Partner to join its expanding department. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established partner or senior solicitor with 10+ years PQE to take a leading role in a highly respected team, with the support of a firm that truly invests in its people and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in high-net-worth family matters and a portable client following, alongside the strategic mindset to drive further growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Advise HNW and UHNW clients on a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedies, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation, and private children issues.
• Manage your own caseload of complex, often high-value or international family matters.
• Maintain and grow your existing client base, with the support of the firm’s excellent marketing and business development resources.
• Mentor junior solicitors and contribute to the overall strategic development of the family department.
• Work collaboratively across departments, especially private client, real estate, and corporate teams, to provide a seamless service to clients.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience in family law.
• Partner-level experience or ready to step up from a Senior Associate role.
• A portable following of clients/referrers is essential.
• Proven ability to handle complex financial remedy cases, including those involving business assets, trusts, and cross-border issues.
• A strong personal brand and excellent reputation in the market.
• Commercial acumen, team leadership experience, and a collaborative mindset.

What’s on Offer

• A respected and supportive firm environment with a collegiate culture.
• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of the family team.
• Competitive base salary with a market-leading bonus structure.
• High-quality work and clientele, with robust administrative and paralegal support.
• Modern central London office with flexible and hybrid working options.