Family Law Solicitor
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Law/Legal
Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Civil Law
Location
:
Manchester (2 days working from home)
Salary
: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)
Experience
:
Ideally 2-5 PQE
If you're a Family Solicitor who wants the freedom to build your own path, develop your profile, and be judged on what you can do (not just your PQE), this is a great time to join a growing team in Manchester.
Our client is rebranding and expanding, with genuine scope for you to make your mark as the team evolves. There is also a clear growth story, with plans to build a Liverpool presence in the near future.
This role offers a balanced caseload across both finance and children matters. You'll be trusted with responsibility, supported to develop, and given space to progress based on performance and client care rather than rigid PQE bands.
What You'll Be Doing- Managing a varied family caseload covering both financial and children matters
- Advising on divorce and separation
- Handling financial remedy work, including negotiation and settlement discussions
- Advising on private children matters, including child arrangements
- Drafting court documents and correspondence and preparing matters for hearings
- Supporting clients through sensitive issues with clear, practical advice
- Contributing to the growth of the team as the firm rebrands and expands
- Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2-5 years' PQE in Family law
- Must have experience across both financial remedy and private children matters
- Confident running matters with appropriate supervision and escalating risk early
- Strong client care skills and a calm, professional communication style
- Organised, proactive and comfortable working in a growing environment
- Private health cover
- Bonus scheme (percentage of fees billed over target)
- Hybrid working: 2 days working from home
- The chance to shape your own progression, without being held back by rigid PQE bands
- Permanent
- Full time
- Hybrid working: 2 days working from home
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