Matrimonial & Financial Separation - Associate /Senior Associate

Actis Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Greater Manchester seeks a Legal Executive with 4-6 years of experience in family law. This role involves managing high-value divorce and financial affairs for high-net-worth clients. The firm promotes a flexible working environment, ongoing professional development, and values strong team collaboration. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Continuous training and development

Team social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in family law.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in handling complex financial affairs related to divorce.

Responsibilities

• Handle high value divorce and separation cases.
• Provide legal advice to clients on financial affairs.
• Engage in client networking and business development activities.

Skills

Experience in high value divorce

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Job description

Salary: £60,000 - £85,000

Location: Greater Manchester, Cheshire, All North West

Areas of Law: Family and Matrimonial

Job Type: Permanent

Level: Legal Executive, 6 years plus, 4-6 years qualified

Sector: Private practice

This successful, full-service law firm enjoys an enviable reputation servicing corporate, commercial and private clients.

Many of the family and matrimonial clients are high net worth individuals including entrepreneurs, business owners and beneficiaries of wealthy family trusts.

A new opportunity has arisen at associate / senior associate level focusing on high value divorce, separation and financial affairs.

We receive excellent feedback about this firm. There is a highly effective and progressive leadership team, which promotes a supportive culture and an environment to achieve a sensible work-life balance. You will find a friendly and supportive culture with a whole host of team development, CSR, sporting and social activities. There is a policy of hybrid & remote working and a culture of flexibility and trust.

The firm is pro-active in business development with all lawyers being involved in networking events, client socials, seminars and marketing initiatives. To ensure personal development and excellent client delivery, all staff engage in ongoing training & skills development with mentoring programmes are in place.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves.

Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role.

We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.

Responsibilities and Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in high value divorce, separation and financial affairs, and will be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.