Family Solicitor

Bailey Hunter Ltd; Ilkley; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Ilkley is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a varied caseload, offering a supportive environment and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PQE in family law, with strong client care skills and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. This role promises a competitive salary and genuine work-life balance amidst a friendly team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Structured support and career development

Friendly team culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in family law, managing financial and children's cases.
• Excellent client care skills and personable manner.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Handle divorce, separation, financial remedy, and private law children cases.
• Support clients with mediation and collaborative approaches.

Skills

Client care skills

Managing complex financial cases

Collaborative law experience

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in family law

Job description

An established and progressive Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor to join its expanding team in Ilkley . This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive environment while enjoying access to high-quality work and a flexible hybrid model.

The Role

You’ll manage your own varied caseload of privately funded family matters , including :

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy cases (including complex assets)
• Private law children matters
• Cohabitation and pre / post-nuptial agreements
• Civil partnerships and relationship breakdowns

The firm is committed to a constructive and empathetic approach, so experience with mediation or collaborative law would be a bonus (but not essential).

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in family law
• Confident managing complex financial and children cases
• Excellent client care skills and a professional, personable manner
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• A proactive, organised approach with attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
• Structured support and career development
• Friendly and welcoming team culture
• Genuine work-life balance in a scenic market town location

This is an excellent opportunity for a family lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a respected regional firm that values both its’ clients and its’ people.

Apply now with your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency) on : [e-mail] a confidential discussion or via the website : www.baileyhunter.com