Average Family Solicitor salary in Central London

Family Associate Solicitor – London This is a terrific new role for an ambitious Family Associate Solicitor, who would like to join an up and coming smaller City firm. The Role:You will have experience of private matters including, but not limited to: Divorce and separationFinancial and ancillary relief mattersPre-nip and pot-nupPrivate children mattersThere is excess work in the firm and opportunities to leverage work from existing relationships however, business development and networking are important parts of the role.About You:5+ years' PQE - admitted in England & WalesProven and current experience of private Family matters (no legal aid)Confident managing your own caseloadExcellent client care and communication skillsStrong technical abilityCommercially minded with an interest in business development and networkingAmbitious and keen to develop your career within a leading teamWhat’s on Offer?High-quality privately funded Family workAutonomy over your own caseloadExcellent mentoring from senior lawyersSupportive and collaborative working environmentGenuine career progressionFlexible working Please contact Simon Wright for a confidential discussion or apply online with your CV.We look forward to hearing from you.#INDCATS

We are seeking a dynamic, commercially-minded Head of Family to take ownership of our Family Law department. This is a great opportunity to shape and grow a practice while maintaining a high fee-earning profile. You will lead, develop, and mentor your team, drive business growth, and build your own client base. If you thrive on responsibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial impact, this role is for you. This is a full-time, remote working role, but you will attend the office quarterly to lead departmental and strategy sessions as required. You will also attend firmwide/client/networking events.What this Role Offers:Leadership & Ownership: Shape the vision and strategy for a growing Family Law department.Direct Impact: Your fee-earning and business development directly influence departmental growth and profitability.Team Building: Lead and mentor a junior fee earner, building a high-performing team from the ground up.Strategic Influence: Collaborate directly with Directors on expansion, marketing, and client/business initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Fee Earning & Client Management:Deliver high-quality advice across the full spectrum of family law, including:Divorce, separation, civil partnershipsFinancial remedies, separation agreements, and complex settlementsPre- and post-nuptial agreementsPrivate children law disputes, including custody, contact, guardianship, and schedule 1 applicationsTOLATA and co-habitation agreementsCare proceedingsAnnulments and judicial separationBuild and manage a high-value client book.Ensure files are profitable, compliant, and delivered to the firm’s highest standards.Business Development & Growth:Identify and secure new business opportunities.Implement strategies to expand the Family department and increase profitability.Develop networks with referrers, professional contacts, and client communities.Lead marketing and visibility initiatives, including panel membership, seminars, thought leadership, and social media engagement.Team Leadership:Supervise and train a junior fee earner, setting performance expectations and career development targets.Supervise and train any other team members that join the department.Create a culture of excellence, accountability, and client-focused delivery.Person Specification: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.Minimum 8 years PQE in Family Law.Previous departmental leadership and growth experience in a Head of Family role.Proven ability to generate work and develop a client base.Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.

We have an opportunity for an agency FCA at Cafcass in the central London office - for the Work After First Hearing service – are you interested?Or can you recommend someone for £300 if placed?Central London office WC1X1 day in the office and as required to visit court and familiesWork After First Hearing: Public LawPay rate: £36.50 – £37.75 depending on experienceWork After First Hearing will involve the following:Working in the Public Law team, Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case.Children’s Social Workers key responsibilities include:Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court.Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children.Public Law - In public law a local authority has made an application to the court for authority to intervene in a child’s life as it is believed they are at risk of significant harm. FCAs are often referred to as ‘Children’s Guardians’ – they are the independent person who is there to promote the child’s welfare and ensure the arrangements made for the child are in their best interests.Face-to-face visitsLots of hybrid workingRequirements of the role:Social Work qualifiedSocial Work England registeredSignificant post-qualified experience in children & families social care (not subject to DFE rules) - 2-3 years minimum in a children’s local authority social work postRecent experience of Public Law workCourt experience & confidence in the court arenaA high standard of assessment and case analysisConfident in providing oral evidence when not represented by a solicitor/barrister.Ability to produce written work to a high standardCommunicates effectively and demonstrates empathy with children & families within the family justice systemEffective communication and joint working with a range of professionals and agencies.Be child-centred and understand how to engage with children creatively.Please apply online or contact me asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.