Family Partner

Posted 6 days 4 hours ago by Sellick Partnership

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK1 1
Job Description

A rare and strategic opportunity has arisen for a Family Partner (or ambitious Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step up) to join a growing Top 50 national law firm as they launch their new office in Milton Keynes.

This is a growth-focused hire with the opportunity to help establish and shape the firm's regional Family Law presence. With a strong national footprint, modern infrastructure and a commercially driven culture, the firm offers an agile, forward-thinking platform designed to support ambitious lawyers with business development drive and client relationships.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and build the Family Law practice in Milton Keynes, supported by a national network of family, private client, corporate and property specialists.

  • Advise on a broad range of private family matters, including:

    • High-net-worth divorce and financial remedy cases

    • Ultra-high-net-worth and complex asset cases involving businesses, property portfolios, trusts and pensions

    • Private children matters, including international relocation and complex contact disputes

    • Cohabitation, pre/post-nuptial and separation agreements

    • Protective injunctions and disputes involving financial and non-financial abuse

  • Develop lasting client relationships with HNW/UHNW individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and family offices.

  • Collaborate across Family, Private Client, Real Estate, Corporate and Tax teams to maximise cross-referrals and full-service capability.

  • Mentor junior lawyers and support recruitment to grow the Milton Keynes Family team.

  • Represent the firm at networking events, private wealth forums and family law associations (Resolution, FLBA, IAFL, etc).

About You

  • Established Family Partner, or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership.

  • Proven expertise in high-value financial remedy and private children work, ideally with exposure to HNW/UHNW matters.

  • Strong business development capability, with existing client relationships or a modest following desirable.

  • Entrepreneurial and commercially minded, excited by the opportunity to help build a new regional presence.

  • Client-focused, collaborative and confident handling sensitive, discreet and complex matters.

Why Join?

  • Growing Top 50 National Firm with a modern, collaborative and commercial culture.

  • Strategic Growth Role - shape and influence the development of the new Milton Keynes office.

  • Leading Earnings Potential - £110k-£160k starting package, plus bonuses and clear progression.

  • Full-Service National Platform - strong brand, modern support and cross-office collaboration.

  • Entrepreneurial Environment - ideal for those who enjoy BD, autonomy and building client relationships.