Family Lawyer

Stowe Family Law LLP; Leeds, Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Stowe Family Law LLP, a leading national firm, is seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor to join their family law team in Leeds. The role offers flexibility, progression, and a supportive environment, prioritizing employee wellbeing with comprehensive benefits. With the largest internal network of family lawyers, you’ll be empowered for success in a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Mental Wellbeing days

Counselling access

Volunteering leave

Diversity public holidays

26 days holiday

Enhanced adoption pay

Medicash health insurance

Training grants

Life Assurance

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Experience in family law is required.
• Ability to lead a caseload of finance and children cases.
• Ambitious with a desire to develop.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and children cases with team support.
• Ensure client wellbeing during difficult situations.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Sensitivity

Education

Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor

Job description

Working at Stowe, you’ll enjoy the advantages of being part of a leading national family law firm while benefiting from the close-knit support of a local team. Although we're the largest family law team nationwide, we also have smaller offices, so you'll feel part of a close-knit team. Here’s why we stand out:

• The fantastic Tash Burton leads our team: https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/team/nastassia-burton/

• Our talented Manchester team: https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/offices/manchester/

• Flexible work environment: Whether you prefer working from home or the office, you design your working week, and we can support whatever works for you - https://careers.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/culture-and-community/

• Tailored growth opportunities: Experience personal and professional development without limitations. Our structure offers diverse growth opportunities with no 'glass ceilings'. Let us know how you want to develop, and we'll work together to achieve it - https://careers.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/helping-our-people-grow/

• Comprehensive support teams: Our dedicated teams, from secretaries to legal assistants, billing to client care, enable you to focus on your clients and the exciting aspects of family law.

• Emphasis on wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with support from mental health champions, wellness leave, and Lifeworks partnership offering physical, mental, and emotional support. Stowe will support you and your career.

• Our legal teams: We have the largest internal network of family lawyers in the UK for support and advice - https://careers.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/about-stowe-f...

• Cutting-edge marketing: Leverage our marketing capabilities supported by our talented team. Explore our content and podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1hil0upAiohsIqTz6ui5nJ

• Colleague Groups: Engage with our 4 colleague groups, such as Sustainable Stowe; https://careers.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/blog/2025/04/09/an-update-on-the-stowe-forest/

Requirements:

• Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor within family law, seeking progression, flexibility, or challenge
• Comfortable leading a caseload of finance and children cases with team support
• Ambitious with a desire to develop your career
• Empathy and sensitivity towards clients during difficult times

Benefits:

• Salary: £40,000-57,000
• Bonus
• Wellbeing culture: Mental Wellbeing days, counselling access
• Volunteering leave
• Diversity public holidays
• 26 days holiday
• Enhanced adoption, maternity, paternity pay
• Paid fertility treatment leave
• Dependants leave, bereavement leave
• Medicash health insurance: GP, dental, counselling, gym discounts
• Training grants
• Life Assurance
• Contributory pension
• Flexible working

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