Partner - Family - Buckles Solicitors : Job Details

Buckles are recruiting for an experienced Family Law professional to join our well-established and thriving Family department.

The position is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) role, and it will be a split of home and office working. The successful candidate will ideally be based in our Stamford office, but Peterborough is an option.

This position has become available due to growth within the Family department.

The Role of a Family Law Partner:

A Partner is expected to be a senior role model with a proven track record of excellence in financial performance, people management, knowledge sharing, business development, and client relationship management, who contributes to the firm as a whole. A partner has good self-awareness of their personal strengths and required areas for continued personal development.

Partners should demonstrate the required standards of behaviour and delivery in all areas of their personal performance. They are required to support their Head of Department (HOD) in the delivery of departmental goals and to make strong, sustained and visible contributions to sectors in which they are members, mentoring and guiding junior staff members where required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and innovative Family team.

Responsibilities of a Family Law Partner:

• Consistently exceed client service expectations, proactively communicating with the client to keep them informed of relevant issues and demonstrating expertise and value at all times.
• Combine technical legal advice with commercial awareness, adopting jargon-free communication and anticipating client needs.
• Source internal expertise from other departments to provide the most effective service to the client, supervising junior lawyers and delegating where possible.
• Actively seek ways to improve client service and identify improvements to internal processes.
• Act as an ambassador for the firm, networking confidently both internally and externally.
• Proactively source opportunities for PR and contribute content for marketing activity.
• Provide enthusiastic contributions to help realise the firm's strategic goals.
• Develop and assist lawyers by coaching, mentoring, and counselling them.
• Build the firm's future by targeting better clients and better work.
• Demonstrate the visions and values of the firm by example.

Role expectations as a Partner:

• Show clear leadership by acting as a role model in all aspects of their personal and professional behaviour.
• Ensure client files are maintained in excellent order and fully compliant.
• Correctly assess and act on risk in relation to actions and decisions.
• Address any improper conduct issues observed by intervening when necessary.
• Meet and exceed financial benchmarks.
• Negotiate pricing outcomes that represent good value for the firm.
• Actively develop and protect the reputation of the firm.
• Stay relevant by acquiring new skills and expertise of value to the firm.
• Build strong networks of collaborative relationships.
• Promote knowledge sharing and build high-performance teams.
• Be a role model for continuous improvement and self-development.

Reward and development:

Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

Alongside a host of development opportunities, we offer fantastic benefits including:

• 30 days annual leave, plus all UK Bank Holidays and your birthday off.
• Big life event vouchers.
• A wide range of health and well-being offerings.
• Free Private healthcare options.
• Enhanced pension.
• Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year.
• Life Insurance – 4 x your annual salary.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Paid Volunteer days.
• Quarterly social events.
• All employee well-being days.
• Electric vehicle scheme.

Who are Buckles?

With over 200 years of experience, Buckles Solicitors LLP is an award-winning firm that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.

We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged.

To apply:

Please submit a CV demonstrating your skills and experience suitable for this role.

If you would like a confidential conversation with our recruitment team or the hiring manager, please call 01733 888712.

We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer, valuing diversity across the firm.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process.