Family Solicitor

BCL Legal; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 Family Law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join their prestigious Cheshire office. The role offers exposure to a diverse caseload involving high net worth clients, with a strong focus on complex family matters. Supported by a collaborative team, this position provides opportunities for career progression while maintaining a healthy work/life balance through hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and tailored benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified Family Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in private family law.
• Strong background in divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
• Confidence in managing own caseload and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of private family law matters.
• Supporting senior partners on complex matters.
• Attending client meetings and advising HNW individuals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client care

Business development

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Family Solicitor / Associate - Leading Tier 1 Team | Cheshire | High-Quality Work | 2-5 PQE

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a talented Family Solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join a prestigious, Tier 1-ranked family law team in the Cheshire office. This is a chance to be part of one of the most highly regarded and fastest-growing family teams in the region, working alongside leading practitioners on a truly national and high-value caseload.

This firm offers an outstanding culture, a client-first approach, and a genuinely modern outlook-making it the perfect environment for ambitious solicitors seeking meaningful work, close client relationships, and long-term career development.

The Opportunity:

This role will see you take on a broad and engaging family law caseload, with a strong emphasis on high net worth and complex private family matters, including:
· Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
· Some private children matters
· Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
· Cohabitation disputes
· Complex asset and business ownership issues
· International family law aspects (where relevant)
You will work closely with some of the most respected family law partners outside of London, gaining exposure to cutting-edge legal issues and receiving hands-on mentoring in a collaborative and social working environment.

The Role:
· Managing your own caseload of private family law matters
· Supporting senior partners on complex and high-value matters
· Attending client meetings and managing client relationships directly
· Advising high net worth individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs
· Playing an active role in business development and networking initiatives
· Representing the firm with professionalism and empathy at all times

The Candidate:
· Qualified Family Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally 2-5 years' PQE
· Strong background in private family law, including divorce and finance work
· Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
· A genuine interest in relationship-building and business development
· Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and confident in managing your own caseload
· Backgrounds from national, regional, or boutique firms are all welcomed

The Benefits:
· Top-tier quality work from across the UK, with HNW client exposure
· Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience
· A forward-thinking firm with a modern ethos
· Supportive and collaborative team environment
· Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
· Realistic and structured career progression within a growing department

This is a rare opportunity to join a standout family team with a strong national reputation and enjoy high-quality work without compromising on work/life balance.

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.

If this job isn't quite right, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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