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Family Partner – Cheltenham – Senior Solicitor / Senior Lawyer / Partner
Location: Cheltenham (hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000–£85,000 plus bonus and extensive benefits package

A highly respected and rapidly growing specialist family law practice is seeking a Family Partner to join its established Cheltenham team. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into Partnership within a modern, well-supported environment offering genuine progression, strong client demand, and the autonomy to build and shape your practice.

The Role
You’ll play a key role in developing and leading the Cheltenham offering, supported by specialist teams and a strong national infrastructure. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of high value financial and/or complex children matters
• Leading on client strategy, outcomes, and service excellence
• Converting new enquiries supported by a dedicated family law marketing function
• Building your presence and reputation in the Cheltenham market
• Working closely with specialist support teams to maximise client-facing time
• Contributing to a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team culture

Candidate Requirements
This role is ideal for a senior family lawyer seeking meaningful progression and autonomy:

• Senior Solicitor or Senior Lawyer ready for Partnership but limited by current firm structure
• Or an existing Partner seeking better reward, recognition, and growth potential
• Strong experience in high value financial and/or complex children work
• Commercially minded with confidence in business development
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client handling skills
• Ambitious, proactive, and committed to building a thriving practice
• Within a commutable distance of Cheltenham
  
  

Benefits
A comprehensive and people focused benefits package is offered, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Mental wellbeing days and access to counselling
• Volunteering leave
• Diversity public holidays
• 26 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Emergency dependants and bereavement leave
• Medicash health insurance (24/7 GP, dental, counselling, gym discounts)
• Training grants
• Life assurance
• Contributory pension
• Flexible working

How to Apply

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.