Family Partner

Realm Recruit; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10%+ bonus potential

Private healthcare

Up to 35 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Team wellbeing days

Job summary

A growing law firm in Altrincham is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to lead and build a team. This role offers a chance to shape your career with flexible working, extensive support, and a focus on high-quality family law cases. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in finance matters and a proactive approach to business development. Enjoy a competitive salary with bonus potential and an excellent holiday package.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in divorce and finance matters.
• Desirable to have Legal 500 background.
• Local presence and understanding of the South Manchester market.

Responsibilities

• Build and run a family law caseload from scratch.
• Develop your own client following.
• Lead business development activity.

Skills

Family law expertise

Business development

Networking

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

7+ PQE

Job description

• Handle high-quality family law work with a focus on complex finance and HNW matters
• Progress your leadership career by building and shaping your own team
• Enjoy a wellbeing-first culture, realistic targets and flexible working arrangements

Are you a Family Solicitor with the drive to lead, build and make your mark in South Manchester?

This is a blank canvas opportunity to join an ambitious and growing firm at salaried Partner level. You’ll have the freedom to build your own team in Altrincham, shape your approach to business development, and be the face of the firm’s family law offering in the region.

There’s no expectation to hit targets for the first six months, just space and support to establish yourself and lay the groundwork. With a stellar platform, solid support, and a culture that celebrates personality and progression, you’ll have everything you need to thrive.

Who we’re looking for

• 7+ PQE Family Solicitor
• Strong experience in divorce and finance matters
• Legal 500 background or experience working on high-quality files (Desirable)
• Local presence and understanding of the South Manchester market
• Comfortable working with centralised support rather than 1:1
• Passionate about BD and networking
• Mentoring experience or an interest in developing others (Desirable)
• Dynamic, collaborative, and assertive – someone who brings energy to the team

What you’ll be doing

• Build and run a family law caseload from scratch
• Focus on high-quality finance work and HNW clients
• Develop your own client following and be a visible presence in the local market
• Network locally and lead business development activity
• Contribute to the growth of the firm’s Altrincham office
• Longer-term, build and lead your own team
• Flexible hybrid working – 1–2 days from home
• Work from the modern Altrincham office in the Stamford Quarter

Salary & Benefits

• 10%+ bonus potential on salary for exceeding targets
• Private healthcare package
• 1–2 days working from home once embedded
• Excellent holiday package: up to 35 days + bank holidays (increases with service)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Team wellbeing days, summer and Christmas parties
• Active charity and community initiatives

Contact Mel Samson

Want to lead something of your own and shape your next chapter in family law? Reach out today in confidence to find out more.

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