Family Law Solicitor - £50,000 - £65,000 A Year
Chadwick Nott · Cardiff, Wales ·
Family Law Partner – Cardiff – Up to £180,000 + Benefits A leading national Legal 500 firm is seeking an ambitious Family Law Solicitor / Partner in Cardiff to play a pivotal role in establishing and growing its new office.
This is a rare opportunity to build a high-performing team from the ground up, offering the autonomy and backing to shape a new regional presence within a highly regarded national platform. This Family Law Solicitor / Partner role in Cardiff is ideally suited to a commercially astute lawyer with strong experience across privately funded family work, particularly complex financial remedy matters involving high-net-worth individuals, business assets, and trusts.
You will be instrumental in setting the direction of the team, driving client acquisition, and developing a strong market presence across South Wales. With significant investment, brand strength, and leadership support, this Family Law Solicitor / Partner opportunity in Cardiff offers the chance to take ownership of a growing office, influence strategic direction, and build a leading Family practice in a key regional market.
The Role
Lead and manage a Family Law team in Cardiff Advise on divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters Handle complex, privately funded cases for HNW clients Drive business development and establish a strong presence in the Cardiff/South Wales market Play a key role in office growth, including recruitment and team build-out Work closely with senior leadership on strategy and performance Mentor and develop junior lawyers and senior fee earners The Candidate: Senior Family Solicitor or Partner from a reputable firm Strong technical expertise across private family law Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role Well-connected in the Cardiff / South Wales market with referrer links Commercially astute with strong client relationship skills Entrepreneurial mindset with a growth-focused approach The Benefits and How to Apply: Salary up to £150,000 depending on experience Share / equity options available Flexible working 33 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare (individual) Pension + death in service Full sick pay after 6 months Apply in strict confidence online or via telephone.
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