Family Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-market salary

Performance-based bonuses

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

On-site healthy snacks

Wellbeing initiatives (e.g., yoga sessions)

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Chester is looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join their Tier 1 family team. You will manage high-value cases while enjoying a vibrant culture and hybrid working options. The firm offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and a clear pathway to Salaried Partner. Successful candidates will have strong family law experience and business development skills. Mentorship opportunities are available as you progress.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3–5 years PQE with strong family law experience.
• Background in divorce and finance work from a reputable firm.
• Experience in mentoring or supervision is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own family caseload including divorce and private children work.
• Collaborate on complex ultra-HNW matters.
• Get involved in business development and networking opportunities.

Skills

Family law experience

Business development skills

People management ambition

Team-focused mindset

Confident in handling complex family cases

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

• Handle high-quality family work in a supportive, Tier 1 Legal 500 team
• Progress your career in a modern firm with tailored development paths
• Enjoy a vibrant, down-to-earth culture and hybrid working options

Are you a Family Solicitor ready to join one of the most respected family teams in Cheshire?

This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic team where your unique strengths are recognised and supported, whether your ambitions lie in people management, business development, or complex casework.

The team handles some of the region’s most high-value, high-profile family matters, and you’ll benefit from direct access to senior leadership, ongoing mentorship, and career progression that’s designed around you.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor (ideally 3–5 PQE) with strong family law experience
• Background in divorce and finance work, ideally from a quality-focused or Legal 500 firm
• Keen to progress into people management or BD leadership in future
• Confident handling complex and HNW family cases independently
• Business development skills and experience essential
• Mentorship or supervision experience (desirable)
• Strong work ethic and team-focused mindset
• Personable, collaborative, and enthusiastic

What you’ll be doing

• Manage your own family caseload (divorce, finance, or private children work)
• Work as part of a close-knit team in Cheshire, with support from experienced colleagues across the wider business
• Get involved in business development and networking opportunities
• Mentor junior members of the team as your role develops
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex, ultra-HNW matters
• Contribute to the growth of the team’s regional presence
• Hybrid working – 2 days from home once settled in

Salary & Benefits

• Top-of-market salary, dependent on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Free on-site healthy snacks and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., yoga sessions)
• Clearly defined route to Salaried Partner
• Hybrid working: 2 days WFH following initial office-based period

Contact Mel Samson

Want to be part of a team where you can be yourself, do your best work, and build a future? Let’s have a confidential chat about your next step.

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