Family Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in North East England is seeking a confident Family Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE. Responsibilities include leading the family law team and mentoring newer solicitors. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £40,000+ and flexible working conditions after initial training. Strong relationship-building skills are essential for success in this nurturing environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Competitive bonus structure

Qualifications

• Proven track record in handling a range of privately funded family matters.
• Ability to manage your own caseload and provide clear advice.
• Proactive and motivated to develop the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the family law team.
• Manage a varied caseload of family law issues.
• Mentor a newly qualified solicitor.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Client care

Business development

Education

5+PQE

Job description

Family Solicitor Position

Family Solicitor / 5+PQE / Tyne and Wear / £40,000+ (DOE) – A well-established firm is seeking a confident and motivated Family Solicitor to take the lead and make a lasting impact within a growing practice. To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 1965

Role Details

Job Title: Family Solicitor

PQE Required: 5+

Location: Tyne and Wear

Salary: £40,000+ (DOE)

THE ROLE

The successful Family Solicitor will lead and develop the firm’s family law team, managing a varied caseload across the full spectrum of privately funded family matters including divorce, financial remedy work, private children issues, cohabitation disputes and pre/post-nuptial agreements. You will work independently whilst providing clear, commercially sound advice while maintaining the highest standards of client care. As the department grows, you will contribute to business development, building local relationships and generating new instructions. The role also includes mentoring an enthusiastic NQ, ensuring consistent quality and supporting their professional development.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will need at least 5 years’ PQE and a proven track record in handling a broad range of privately funded family matters. You will be confident managing your own caseload, providing clear and commercially aware advice and maintaining exceptional client care. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as you will be building local relationships, contributing to business development and mentoring an NQ within the team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, motivated and capable of taking ownership of a growing department. You should thrive in a forward-thinking, supportive environment and be looking for a long term opportunity to make a tangible impact within the firm.

THE FIRM

This long-established and highly regarded law firm is known for providing clear, practical and client focused legal advice. With deep roots in the local community and a reputation built on integrity, expertise and approachability, the firm continues to evolve by blending its traditional values with a modern, forward-thinking approach. It embraces progressive working practices, offering hybrid working once you are fully established with an initial on-site presence required to ensure a smooth and effective transition. The firm also offers generous holiday entitlements and a competitive bonus structure.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

Diversity and Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.