Full time

Family / Matrimonial Partner (Head of Midlands)

eNL
West Midlands
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 20 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 19 November 2026
Ref: 61184749

About the Role

This full-time, partner-level position as Family / Matrimonial Partner (Head of Midlands) is based in the West Midlands with a competitive salary. The appointed lawyer will lead the development of the firm's family practice, managing a varied caseload of high-quality matrimonial matters while growing a team and contributing to wider strategy. Candidates should be established Family or Matrimonial Partners with a strong following and connections, able to bring a solid client base and generate new business. The role suits a solicitor keen to enhance the firm's standing in the family law market, combining technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership capability across the region.

Family / Matrimonial Partner – Established Following Essential
Midlands | Partner Level | Growth Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an established Family Partner to join a highly regarded law firm looking to strengthen and expand its family offering.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Matrimonial / Family Partner with a strong following and established connections who is looking for a platform to develop their practice, grow a team and play a key role in the firm's future strategy.
The firm is keen to speak with an ambitious individual who can bring a solid client base, generate new business and further enhance its presence in the family law market.
The Role
You will take a leading role in developing the family practice, handling a varied caseload of high-quality matrimonial matters while building on your existing client relationships and professional network.
Your responsibilities will include:
Advising on complex matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
Handling high-value financial settlements and privately funded family work.
Managing sensitive and complex matters with a commercially focused and client-centred approach.
Developing new business opportunities through your established following and professional connections.
Building and maintaining relationships with clients, referrers and other professional advisers.
Contributing to the strategic development of the department and identifying opportunities for future team growth.
The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from established Family / Matrimonial Partners or senior family lawyers ready to take the next step into partnership.
A demonstrable following and strong connections within the market are essential. You will have a proven ability to generate work, develop lasting client relationships and build a successful practice.
You will also possess excellent technical expertise, strong commercial awareness and the ambition to contribute to the wider success of the firm.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Family Partner looking for a new platform from which to grow their practice, with the potential to shape the direction of the department and develop a strong team around them.
For the right individual, the firm offers the opportunity to build on an established reputation, expand an existing client base and play a significant role in its future growth.
If you are a Family / Matrimonial Partner with a following and are considering your next move, I would welcome a confidential discussion.
Contact us today to find out more. Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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