Branch Manager / Family Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Free parking

Development opportunities

Charity days and Staff events

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Cirencester is searching for a Branch Manager | Senior Family Solicitor with over 5 years PQE in Family Law. The candidate will manage a diverse caseload, oversee the establishment of a new office, and lead a team of legal professionals. This role offers a competitive salary up to £65k, a bonus of 24%+, and additional benefits including 25 days annual leave, enhanced pension scheme, and development opportunities. A proactive approach to business development and excellent client care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Family Law required.
• Proven experience with a variety of family law matters.
• Experience in a leadership role or readiness for such a position.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Lead the setup and development of the new branch office.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a growing team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Family law expertise

Commercial awareness

Client care skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Branch Manager | Senior Family Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Nationwide Family firm | Salary up to £65k + Lucrative bonus

Are you an experienced Family Law Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role and make your mark?

Our client, a well-established firm with 15+ offices nationwide specialising in family law, is expanding and launching a new office in the Cirencester area. They are seeking a senior solicitor to take on a dual role - managing a high-quality caseload while leading the setup, development, and ongoing success of the new branch as Branch Manager.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity combining legal practice with leadership and business development. As Branch Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and growing the new office while maintaining a high-quality caseload of family law matters.

You will play a central role in shaping the office’s culture, reputation, and commercial success from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children work, and domestic abuse cases
• Lead the setup and development of the new branch office
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a growing team of legal and support staff
• Drive business development and build strong local relationships
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and firm-wide standards
• Contribute to the strategic growth and profitability of the office

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE in Family Law
• Proven experience handling a broad range of privately funded and/or legal aid family matters
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience (or clear readiness to step into a leadership role)
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Organised, ambitious, and capable of working autonomously
• Salary up to £65k
• Lucrative bonus 24%+
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Free parking
• Development opportunities, charity days and Staff events

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Family Solicitor looking to take the next step into a leadership role and make a tangible impact within a growing firm, we would love to hear from you.