Family & Matrimonial Lawyer (Wealthy & HNW clients)

Actis Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in Liverpool is seeking a seasoned Family Law Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE. The successful candidate will lead on complex divorce and financial cases for wealthy clients while having the opportunity to manage additional family law instructions. Offering a competitive salary, enhanced benefits package, and the flexibility of hybrid working, this law firm prides itself on a supportive team environment. Social and community events are also part of the firm's culture.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible working

Busy calendar of social events

Qualifications

• Experience of acting for wealthier clients.
• Strong understanding of complex financial arrangements.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload in family law.

Responsibilities

• Lead on divorce, financial arrangements, and disputes.
• Manage wider caseload of family law instructions.
• Contribute to team building and networking.

Skills

Mentoring and supporting others

Business development activities

Client-focused approach

Education

4 years’ PQE or equivalent

Job description

Focus on Divorce & Finances for wealthier clients.

Our client is a thriving, Regional Law firm, which enjoys a market-leading reputation for Family and Matrimonial Law Services.

The Role:

• To complement the further growth of the team, a new opportunity has arisen to lead on divorce, financial arrangements and disputes, pre‑ and post‑nuptial agreements. If the person appointed also wishes to continue managing a wider caseload of family law instructions that can be accommodated.
• Progressive in its outlook and with a straight‑talking, down‑to‑earth management team, the practice continues to thrive.
• It attracts exceptionally talented lawyers. The attraction — to combine a rewarding career with a sensible work‑life balance; have a voice and be an integral part of their team and wider firm.

Ideally looking for:

• The nature of the role requires not less than 4 years’ PQE (or equivalent) with experience of acting for wealthier clients often with second (and more) properties, valuable pension funds, business assets, investment portfolios etc.
• As well as a passion for achieving the very best for clients, the team is looking to appoint someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, and who will contribute to team building, networking and business development activities.

The Rewards:

• Paying higher‑end salaries, the firm also provides an enhanced benefits package (both financial and lifestyle rewards), flexibility and hybrid working. There is also a busy calendar of social and community events.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we can provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.