Head of Family Solicitor 10 PQE
- Recruiter
- Hays West And Wales
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Reading
- Salary
- £50000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 07 May 2019
- Closes
- 04 Jun 2019
- Ref
- 3588079
- Contact
- Benjamin Brooks
- Job Title
- Head of Department
- Practice Area
- Family / Matrimonial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Your new company
This is your chance to take a leading role as Head of Family at a modern, progressive and dynamic local Reading firm to help push the practice forward. They deal with a very good level of work across HNW clients and businesses and they are a refreshing breathe of fresh air to the traditional private practice model. This is an exceptionally exciting time to be a Solicitor at the firm, as there are no glass ceilings at a firm with big plans.
Your new role
You will have an incredibly exciting role will also be exposed to extremely beneficial business development and operational expertise. You will be expected to work autonomously on your own caseload and be able to take the lead with new client relationships and focus on new client business development. The Family department deal with matters across: Civil Partnership Dissolution, Cohabitation Agreements, Children Matters, Divorce, DV, Financial Settlement, International Divorce, Pet Law, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements.
What you'll need to succeed
* You will be a Family Solicitor registered in England & Wales (8+ PQE with no upper limit)
* Experience in Private Family matters is essential
* Able to take the lead with clients and deal with matters autonomously
* Ideally you will have an established network of clients but this isn't essential
* You will have exceeded billing targets in the past
* An enthusiastic and highly-motivated candidate would thrive at this firm
* You will be dynamic and looking for a breath of fresh air to the traditional Private Practice model
What you need to do now
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