Family Solicitor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Family Solicitor | 3-6 Years PQE
BMC Recruitment Group are partnering with a top-tier law firm in Newcastle to find a skilled Family Solicitor to join their award-winning Family Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 3–6 years PQE who’s looking to handle interesting and complex private family law cases.

The firm has a strong reputation for client service, delivering high-quality, partner-led advice to a wide range of clients across the UK. You’ll be joining a team known for tackling challenging cases while supporting each other and fostering professional growth.
  
You’ll be working on a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters, including:
 
Divorce and financial remedy cases
Children Act proceedings
Schedule 1 claims
Nuptial agreements and family arrangements
Surrogacy, LGBT+ family law, and complex cases such as abduction or TOLATA disputes
Arbitration  
You’ll manage your own cases, provide clear legal advice, draft key documents, advocate in proceedings, and work closely with senior colleagues. There’s also the opportunity to get involved in business development and contribute to the ongoing growth of the team.
  
The ideal candidate:
 
Has experience managing their own private family law caseload
Can handle complex financial and children law matters
Is organised, confident, and able to work independently
Has strong advocacy and communication skills
Enjoys collaborating in a busy, supportive team environment    
Why This Role is Attractive
 
Competitive salary with a bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance with flexibility options
Pension, life insurance, private medical insurance, and health cash plan
Support for professional development and qualifications
Employee referral scheme and long service rewards  Benefits
Bonus scheme, health care cash plan, private medical insurance, long service awards, professional development support, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and more.
  
If this sounds like a role you’d like to explore, I’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch directly with Amy Spark on Linked in or email: (url removed)