Family Legal Director

Legal Director – Family Law

Location:Sevenoaks, Kent
Working Pattern:Hybrid / Flexible

We are instructed on behalf of aTop 50 UK law firmwith 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 experiencedFamily Legal Directorto join ahighly regarded and growing Family teamin 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

• 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 of6 years’ PQE, ideally from a regional, national or City firm.

Desirable Experience

• 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 butnot essential. Strong IT skills and an interest in business development are important.

Career Development & Flexibility

The firm offers a clearcareer 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 anEqual Opportunity Employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, with selection based solely on merit.

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