Family Solicitor | Top Tier Legal 500 | Market Leading Benefits

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Manchester is seeking a Family Lawyer with 4+ years of PQE to join its esteemed Family team. This client-facing role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and extensive benefits including private health insurance and a contributory pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge in family law and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible Hybrid working

Free parking

Quarterly performance-based bonus

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + birthday

Private health insurance (with option to add dependants)

Contributory pension scheme

Death in service (2–4 x salary)

Discounted legal and financial services

Financial and time support for further qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE in family law.
• Proven experience running and managing your own cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Contribute to the team’s continued success.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of family matters

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to develop lasting client relationships

Commercially astute with a proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Family Solicitor / Lawyer – 4+ PQE | Leading Regional Firm | Essex & East London
A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its Tier 1 ranked Family team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a respected and ambitious practice, working alongside recognised leaders in the field.

About the Firm

This firm has built its reputation on excellence, expertise, and long-term client relationships. With offices across Essex and a London presence, the practice offers high-quality legal services to both private and business clients, nationally and internationally. The firm has an ambitious 10-year growth plan and is committed to developing its people to achieve their full potential.

About the Department

The Family team is widely recognised as one of the strongest in the region, holding Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings as well as recognition in Chambers & Partners. The team advises a broad range of clients, often in complex, high-value, and cross-jurisdictional matters.

The Role

As a Family Lawyer, you will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and contribute to the team’s continued success. This is a client-facing role requiring technical ability, commercial awareness, and a strong focus on client care.

About You

• Minimum of 4years PQE in family law
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of family matters
• Proven experience running and managing your own cases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop lasting client relationships and generate new business
• Commercially astute with a proactive, solution-focused mindset

What’s on offer

What’s on offer, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Free parking
• Quarterly performance-based bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + birthday (increasing with service)
• Private health insurance (with option to add dependants)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service (2–4 x salary)
• Discounted legal and financial services
• Financial and time support for further qualifications

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Lawyer who wants to progress their career in a supportive yet high-performing environment, with genuine scope for advancement.