Senior Family Solicitor

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: