Family Solicitor

Lawfront Group Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected family law firm located in Wigan is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE in family law. The role involves handling a variety of family law matters such as divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements within a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm prioritizes both professional development and wellbeing, offering clear career progression while being deeply rooted in the local community and supported by national resources.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Collaborative working environment

Investment in wellbeing and personal development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in family law.
• Strong client-handling skills with HNW clients.
• Proactive and empathetic with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Handle divorce and separation cases.
• Manage financial settlements including high-value assets.
• Arrange child custody and address parental disputes.
• Deal with domestic abuse and protective orders.
• Draft prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Client-handling skills

Experience with complex financial matters

Empathetic mindset

Commercial awareness

Education

2-4 years' PQE in family law

Job description

Overview

Farleys Solicitors LLP, now part of the Lawfront group, is seeking a 2-4 years' PQE Family Solicitor to join its growing team in Wigan, Preston or Burnley. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a firm that combines deep local roots with national backing. Following our recent acquisition of Alker Ball Healds Solicitors, Farleys has expanded its presence, bringing together trusted legal expertise and a modern, people-first approach. You'll be joining a team that's known for delivering clear, compassionate advice across a wide range of family law matters.

What You\'ll Be Handling

• Divorce and separation
• Financial settlements, including high-value and business-related assets
• Child arrangements and parental disputes
• Domestic abuse and protective orders
• Prenuptial and cohabitation agreements

You\'ll manage your own caseload and play a key role in shaping our family law offering in the region.

Why Farleys?

Farleys is proud of its down-to-earth culture and strong reputation across the North West. As part of Lawfront, we benefit from national investment in technology, training, and infrastructure, without losing our local identity.

• Access to Lawfront\'s centralised support and resources
• Clear career progression and leadership opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive working environment
• Investment in wellbeing, flexibility, and personal development

What we\'re Looking For

• 2-4 years\' PQE in family law
• Strong technical knowledge and client-handling skills
• Experience with complex financial matters and HNW clients
• A proactive, empathetic, and commercially aware mindset

Ready to make your mark in one of the region\'s leading family law teams? Join Farleys and be part of a firm that\'s growing with purpose, is locally rooted, and nationally backed.

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