Family Partner

  • Synergy Personnel Services
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Mar 17, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Family Partner Top 50 UK Law Firm Nottingham
Salary: £120,000 - £200,000 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus
Location: Nottingham

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an established Family Partner or ambitious senior lawyer ready to step into partnership within a leading national firm?

We are working in partnership with a Top 50 UK law firm that continues to expand its presence across the Midlands. The firm has a first-class reputation for its client care, collaborative culture, and commercial approach to private family law matters and is now seeking a Family Partner to join its thriving Nottingham office.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead and grow a well-established Family team in Nottingham. You ll work alongside highly regarded peers across the firm s national network, advising on high-quality, often complex private family law matters for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

You will have the autonomy to shape the local team s strategic direction while being fully supported by the firm s robust national infrastructure and marketing capability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the Family team in Nottingham, fostering collaboration and excellence.
  • Manage a broad range of private family law work, including divorce, financial settlements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and children matters.
  • Build and maintain relationships with HNW and UHNW clients, intermediaries, and referrers.
  • Drive business development initiatives to further grow the practice regionally.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm-wide strategy and growth.

About You

You will be a skilled and commercially astute Family Partner, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate with partnership ambitions. You ll bring a strong track record of success, ideally within the private family law space.

Essential Experience:

  • 8+ years PQE in Family Law, with a focus on private work.
  • Demonstrable experience handling complex financial and children matters.
  • Excellent client care and communication skills.
  • A proactive approach to business development and networking.
  • A following or strong regional network would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join This Firm?

  • Top 50 UK law firm with an inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking culture.
  • Strong national platform and established referral network.
  • Market-leading remuneration package, including performance-related bonus.
  • Clear leadership and growth opportunities within a highly respected national practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented and ambitious Family Partner to play a key role in shaping and developing a successful team, while working with a firm that truly values its people and clients alike.