Senior Family Solicitor

We are actively seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to join our Family team, led by Aaron Keene, at our Birmingham City office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take on a leadership role and help drive the department forward.

In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of complex private family law matters, including high-net-worth financial settlements, and provide strategic guidance to clients. We’re seeking someone with management experience, who also has their own following and is eager to contribute to the department’s growth and continued development.

At Wilkes, we believe in nurturing the careers of our team members, helping everyone reach their potential. We’re also proud to foster a supportive, open, and honest workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Location

Birmingham

Contract type

Full time

Salary

Competitive

Department

Family
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What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years PQE with strong experience in private family law and financial matters.
  • Proven business development skills and an established client following.
  • Experience in a management or supervisory role, with the ability to lead and support the team.
  • Excellent communication and client care skills.
  • A strategic mindset to drive the Family Law department forward.
  • A collaborative approach, working effectively within a team while also taking initiative.
  • Excellent IT Skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle a varied caseload efficiently.

Benefits of Working at Wilkes

We are offering a competitive salary alongside the following benefits:

  • 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
  • Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
  • 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
  • Life Assurance (4X salary)
  • Medicash health cash scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline
  • Free flu jabs
  • Season Ticket Loans
  • Discounted will writing and conveyancing

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If you would like to apply for a role at the firm, please complete this form and attach your CV.

All successful candidates will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Details of how we handle your personal data can be found in our Candidate Privacy Notice.

If you would like to apply for a role at the firm, please email [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter. All successful candidates will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Details of how we handle your personal data can be found in our Candidate Privacy Notice.

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