Private Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique family law firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Private Family Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000–£90,000, with options for hybrid working and no advocacy pressure. The firm promotes a family-first culture with strong wellbeing support, and offers clear pathways for progression to Team Leader or Partner. This opportunity is perfect for commercially minded solicitors looking for flexibility in their work environment.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

One-week Christmas shutdown

Clear and fast progression

Strong wellbeing support

Option to work 4 days and get paid for 5

Qualifications

• 4 PQE experience up to Partner level.
• Ability to run your own private family caseload.
• Legal 500 experience (desired but not essential).
• Enjoy flexibility and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters.
• Deliver commercially aware, client-centred advice.
• Build strong relationships and establish the brand locally.
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing.

Skills

Strong communicator

Commercially minded

Positive and proactive

Billing habits

Client conversation confidence

Job description

• Top‑of‑market salary with no BD, no advocacy and exceptional work–life balance
• Join a boutique Legal 500 family law firm expanding into Birmingham
• Fast‑track progression to Team Leader or Partner for those who want it

This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Family Solicitor to be part of a highly respected, boutique family law practice.

Known for its strong Legal 500 rankings, modern approach and outstanding work–life balance, you’ll play a key role in building its presence in a vibrant new market.

You’ll join a firm where people stay for years, where flexibility is built into the culture, and where commercially‑minded family lawyers thrive without the pressure of BD, networking or court advocacy.

Who we’re looking for

• 4 PQE up to Partner level
• Able to run your own private family caseload
• Commercially minded with strong billing habits
• Positive, proactive and open‑minded
• Enjoys flexibility and remote work
• Strong communicator, confident with client conversations
• Legal 500 experience (desired but not essential)
• Full‑time or part‑time (minimum 3 days per week)

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters
• Deliver commercially aware, client‑centred advice
• Build strong relationships and contribute to establishing the brand locally
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing
• Work within a national family team across Manchester, London and Leeds
• Focus solely on fee earning — no BD, no advocacy
• Participate in team video calls and receive remote support and mentoring

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£90,000 depending on experience
• 1 day per week in the Birmingham office (or once a fortnight/month depending on distance)
• Option to work 4 days and get paid for 5
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (higher allowances possible depending on performance)
• One‑week Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Clear and fast progression to Team Leader or Partner
• No BD and no advocacy – fully supported by marketing and a sales director
• Highly modern, tech‑forward firm
• Senior pairing for support when working remotely
• Strong wellbeing support, family‑first culture

Contact Lucy Wickham

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📞 03300 245 606

Lucy recruits family and care lawyers across Yorkshire and the Midlands and can talk you through whether this boutique, high‑flexibility role fits your goals.