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Share • Permanent • Full-time • Belfast • #117991 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: ???? 07542 941500 Nikki Bell Principal Consultant 07542941500 [email protected] Similar jobs Search all jobs Corporate Legal Secretary Permanent Full-time Dublin Senior Associate- Private Client Permanent Full-time Belfast Structured Finance Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Technology, Data & Privacy Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Finance & Real Estate Legal Secretary Permanent Full-time Dublin Litigation Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Banking Legal PA Permanent Full-time Dublin Employment Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Compliance Administrator Permanent Full-time Dublin Corporate Receptionist Permanent Full-time Dublin Solicitor (Data and Cyber) Permanent Full-time Belfast Construction Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Banking Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Corporate Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Legal PA Permanent Full-time Dublin Technology Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Legal Administrator Permanent Full-time Cork Real Estate Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Employment Solicitor Permanent Full-time Dublin Legal Secretary Permanent Full-time Dublin speak to one of our experts Contact us Contact our team today and let Hunter Savage provide expert advice and guidance to help you find your dream job or to place top talent to drive your business.