Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a family solicitor to lead a growing team. You'll manage a strong caseload with support in a flexible environment, benefiting from a focus on professional development and team growth. This role offers a unique opportunity for solicitors at any experience level looking to make an impactful transition.

Benefits

Flexibility to work from 2 offices

Open to paperless or traditional work styles

Long-term development opportunity

Supportive and friendly firm culture

Qualifications

• Experience in privately funded divorce and finance.
• Friendly, enthusiastic team player keen to help grow a department.
• Open to hands-on local business development.

Responsibilities

• Inherit a strong, well-respected family law caseload.
• Develop the family law team into a thriving 3+ person department.
• Work closely with the retiring Head of Family for a smooth transition.

Skills

Managing a caseload independently

Business development

Team leadership

Job description

• Privately Funded Work
• Build & Lead a Team
• Flexibility to work from 2 offices across Greater Manchester

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a family solicitor to join a friendly, long-established firm in Greater Manchester with a strong reputation and genuine plans for team growth.

You’ll be working closely with the current Head of Family, who is planning to retire and wants to do the right thing by staying on to support your development, get you settled in, and ensure a smooth transition of the caseload. Whether you’re already an experienced solicitor looking for your next leadership role, or you’re ready to take that next step, you’ll receive all the backing you need to succeed.

The opportunity in front of you? To inherit a strong, well-respected family law caseload and grow the team into a thriving 3+ person department over time.

Who we’re looking for

• A family solicitor with experience in privately funded divorce and finance
• Someone confident managing a caseload independently (with support available if needed)
• A friendly, enthusiastic team player who’s keen to help grow and shape a department
• Open to doing the hands-on, local business development work that makes a difference

Salary & Benefits

• Open to all levels of experience – salary dependent on PQE
• Flexibility to be based at either the Burnage or Heaton Moor office
• Work paperless or with paper – whatever suits your style
• Fantastic long-term development opportunity to build and lead a team
• Join a firm known for staff longevity, adult treatment and flexibility

ContactPaula Pawlowska

If you’d like to lead the next chapter for a highly respected family law team and make a real impact in a supportive, down-to-earth firm, contactPaula Pawlowskaat Realm Recruit on 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] a confidential chat.