Family Solicitor

BMC Appointments Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a skilled Family Solicitor with 3–6 years PQE. The ideal candidate will manage their own caseload covering diverse private family law matters including divorce, financial remedies, and complex cases. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including a bonus scheme, and support for professional development. You’ll join an award-winning team known for its client service and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE in family law.
• Experience with complex financial and children law matters.
• Organized and confident in a busy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage own cases and provide clear legal advice.
• Draft key documents and advocate in proceedings.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Private family law caseload management

Strong advocacy skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration in team environments

Job description

BMC Recruitment Group are partnering with a top-tier law firm in Newcastle to find a skilled Family Solicitor to join their award-winning Family Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 3–6 years PQE who’s looking to handle interesting and complex private family law cases.

The firm has a strong reputation for client service, delivering high-quality, partner-led advice to a wide range of clients across the UK. You’ll be joining a team known for tackling challenging cases while supporting each other and fostering professional growth.

You’ll be working on a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy cases
• Schedule 1 claims
• Nuptial agreements and family arrangements
• Surrogacy, LGBT+ family law, and complex cases such as abduction or TOLATA disputes
• Arbitration

You’ll manage your own cases, provide clear legal advice, draft key documents, advocate in proceedings, and work closely with senior colleagues. There’s also the opportunity to get involved in business development and contribute to the ongoing growth of the team.

The ideal candidate

• Has experience managing their own private family law caseload
• Can handle complex financial and children law matters
• Is organised, confident, and able to work independently
• Has strong advocacy and communication skills
• Enjoys collaborating in a busy, supportive team environment

Why This Role is Attractive

• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance with flexibility options
• Pension, life insurance, private medical insurance, and health cash plan
• Support for professional development and qualifications
• Employee referral scheme and long service rewards

Benefits

Bonus scheme, health care cash plan, private medical insurance, long service awards, professional development support, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and more.