Family Partner - Shrewsbury

Family Partner | Leading Regional Law Firm | Shrewsbury A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Family Partner to join its established and award-winning Family team based in Shrewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced family lawyer looking for the next step in their career and seeking to build on their expertise in a senior, client-facing role. The firm has a well-established reputation for handling high-net-worth family law matters, offering comprehensive services ranging from divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangement issues, to cohabitation disputes and relocation matters. This role also provides the opportunity to gain specialist experience in Agricultural Family matters, working with clients from varied and prestigious sectors. The Role As Family Partner, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of complex family law matters, providing technical expertise and clear strategic advice to high-net-worth individuals and families. You will also mentor and supervise junior colleagues, playing an integral role in the team's growth and future success. Key responsibilities include: Advising on complex family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, and relocation Providing expert advice to high-net-worth clients, including those involved in Agricultural Family law matters Managing your own caseload of intricate and high-value cases Leading and mentoring junior colleagues within the Shrewsbury team Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the firm's business development efforts Playing a pivotal role in the ongoing growth and development of the Family team This position is well-suited for an experienced senior associate, legal director, or partner looking to take the next step in their career, with a proven track record of successfully managing family law matters and driving business growth. About You We are looking for a commercially-minded, technically strong Family lawyer with: Extensive experience in family law, particularly divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements A proven track record of advising high-net-worth clients A strong business development mindset and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships Leadership capabilities, with experience in mentoring and supervising junior colleagues An understanding of Agricultural Family law (advantageous but not essential) Excellent communication skills, time management, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload The ability to balance client care with team development and firm-wide strategic growth The firm is recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for their technical excellence and innovative solutions, they offer a partner-led, client-focused service that delivers outstanding results. They're known for a collaborative, empowering culture, which fosters growth and encourages autonomy at every level. Hours of Work & Benefits This is a full-time role based at our Shrewsbury office, offering a competitive partner remuneration package alongside a range of benefits, including: 28 days' annual leave (increasing with long service) + Bank Holidays Enhanced pension contributions Discretionary Bonus Scheme Personal Medical Insurance Death in service benefit (4x annual salary) Buying & Selling Holidays Volunteering Days Flexible working from home policy Apply Now If you are an experienced Family lawyer looking to take the next step and join a dynamic, growing firm with excellent client exposure in Shrewsbury, we'd love to hear from you. Please note, all inquiries and applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. To apply, please send your CV to Donna Jones.