Senior Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor

Location: Manchester

Salary: 55000 to 75000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5 years PQE

If youre an experienced Family Solicitor who combines strong technical ability with genuine empathy this is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded private family team and play a visible part in its continued growth.

Our client is a well-established North West law firm with a people-first culture and a clear focus on high-quality client service. Theyre looking for a confident solutions-focused solicitor who can run their own caseload build trusted client relationships and contribute to the wider team through collaboration and business development.

Youll handle a broad range of private family matters in a supportive collegiate environment. The work is varied and client-facing and youll be trusted to manage files independently while working closely with experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private family matters including divorce and separation financial remedy children matters and cohabitation and relationship disputes

• Providing clear pragmatic advice and representation with a strong focus on client care

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring an excellent client experience throughout

• Supporting the continued growth of the department through networking and business development activity

• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider family team and the firm

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5 years PQE in Family Law

• Strong technical knowledge across private family matters

• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload independently

• Excellent communication skills and a calm empathetic approach with clients

• Proactive solutions-focused mindset and strong attention to detail

• A collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering outstanding service

• Business development experience or a genuine interest in building professional networks

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Annual leave entitlement

• Workplace pension scheme

• Hybrid working model (where applicable)

• Wellness and wellbeing support including counselling and mental health first aiders

• Enhanced parental leave entitlements

• Death in service cover (3x basic annual salary)

• Critical illness cover (3x basic annual salary)

• Healthcare cash plan

• Cycle-to-work scheme tech scheme and season ticket loan

• Learning and development opportunities via the firms internal academy

• Clear career pathways and genuine progression opportunities

Working Arrangements

Full-time role Monday to Friday. Hybrid working subject to approval.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

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