Job Description
Senior Family Law Solicitor – Belfast
The Opportunity
We are delighted to be working with a well-established Belfast law firm to recruit a Senior Family Solicitor to lead and manage its growing family law department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE to take ownership of a busy family law practice, including high-value and complex cases, while shaping the strategic direction of the department.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of family law matters including private client disputes, divorce, custody, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and financial settlements, providing significant leadership and client-facing responsibilities.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
- Lead and manage the family law department with responsibility for strategy, workflow, and team development
- Handle a varied and complex caseload with strong client-facing and advocacy opportunities
- Hybrid working in a collaborative and supportive practice
The Role
You will:
- Lead the family law department
- Act on complex family law matters including divorce, custody, guardianship, financial settlements, and international cases
- Build and maintain client relationships and develop new business opportunities
- Manage departmental workflow and ensure consistent quality and compliance in case handling
The Person
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in family law
- Experience leading a team or supervising junior solicitors preferred
- Strong advocacy experience in County or High Court family proceedings
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to manage competing priorities
The Reward
- Lead a high-profile and growing family law department
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working options
- Significant client exposure and professional autonomy
- Clear long-term career progression with leadership opportunities
Next Steps
For further information and to apply for this Senior Family Solicitor role, please contact Nikki Bell at Hunter Savage:
📧 nikki@huntersavage.com
📞 07542 941500