Family Senior Associate - Salford

QED Legal; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload of family law issues. The successful candidate will advise clients, represent them in court, and engage in business development to enhance the firm's presence in the area. This role offers hybrid working with competitive salary and benefits, including private medical care and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working – 2 days per week Work From Home

Private medical

Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental policies

Supportive work environment

Career progression and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in family law matters.
• Ability to draft clear documentation and correspondence.
• Strong advocacy skills for court representation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including divorce and financial remedy cases.
• Advise clients on family law matters.
• Participate in business development and networking activities.

Skills

Family law expertise

Client representation

Business development

Job description

A well-established regional law firm recommended by the Legal 500 with a strong reputation across Greater Manchester, is looking to appoint a Senior Family Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a growing firm, working closely with colleagues in other offices and helping to develop the firm’s presence in Greater Manchester, particularly in Salford and Bury.

The firm is known for high-quality private work and a client-focused approach. While there is some existing caseload to inherit, this position offers the chance to shape the department and caseload.

The Role:

You will handle a varied caseload of family law matters including:

• Divorce and financial remedy cases
• Private law children issues
• Cohabitation disputes (including TOLATA)
• Injunctions and domestic abuse work
• Regular travel will be required between offices and to client meetings, court hearings and local networking events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and represent clients across the full range of family law matters.
• Draft clear, tailored documentation and correspondence.
• Represent clients in court or mediation where appropriate.
• Proactively participate in business development, networking and local marketing activities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week Work From Home
• Private medical
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental policies
• Supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking work environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development