G2 Legal Limited
Legal Director – Family Law
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible
We are instructed on behalf of a Top 50 UK law firm with a long-established national presence and an excellent reputation for quality, culture and career development. The firm advises individuals, businesses and public sector clients across the UK and internationally and is consistently recognised as one of the best legal employers in the country.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Family Legal Director to join a highly regarded and growing Family team in Sevenoaks. The department is nationally recognised for its technical excellence, innovation and supportive culture, and is entering an exciting phase of expansion.
You will work closely with leading practitioners on complex, high-value matters and play a key role in the team’s continued growth.
The Role
You will manage a varied family law caseload while contributing to leadership, supervision and business development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate delegation
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value matters
- Delivering excellent client service and managing expectations
- Managing fees and budgets
- Contributing to business development and profile-raising
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
About You
You will be a confident, commercially minded family lawyer with a minimum of 6 years’ PQE, ideally from a regional, national or City firm.
Experience in some or all of the following is desirable:
- Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
- Nuptial and cohabitation agreements
- Children matters
- International family law
- Modern families (surrogacy, adoption, fertility law)
- ADR (desirable, not essential)
An existing client following is welcomed but not essential. Strong IT skills and an interest in business development are important.
Career Development & Flexibility
The firm offers a clear career progression framework, transparent promotion criteria and genuine investment in long-term development. Hybrid, flexible and part-time working arrangements are fully supported.
Benefits
- 30 days’ annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
- Private healthcare
- Pension (5% employer contribution)
- Profit share and bonus scheme
- Life assurance and permanent health insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Paid CSR day
- Gym subsidy and electric car scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, with selection based solely on merit.
How to Apply:
- Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
- Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal for a confidential chat
We look forward to hearing from you.
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