Senior Associate Family Solicitor - Bury

QED Legal LLP; North Common; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in North Common is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to handle various family law matters including divorce, children issues, and cohabitation disputes. You will be involved in advising clients, drafting documentation, and representing them in court. The position offers hybrid working options and has genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working – 2 days per week Work From Home

Private medical

Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental policies

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Ability to advise clients and represent in court or mediation.
• Proficient in drafting clear legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle divorce and financial remedy cases.
• Advise clients in private law children issues.
• Participate in business development and networking.

Skills

Legal knowledge in family law

Client representation

Document drafting

Business development

Job description

A well-established regional law firm recommended by the Legal 500 with a strong reputation across Greater Manchester, is looking to appoint a Senior Family Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a growing firm, working closely with colleagues in other offices and helping to develop the firm’s presence in Greater Manchester, particularly in Bury and Salford. The firm is known for high-quality private work and a client-focused approach. While there is some existing caseload to inherit, this position offers the chance to shape the department and caseload.

The Role

You will handle a varied caseload of family law matters including:

• Divorce and financial remedy cases
• Private law children issues
• Cohabitation disputes (including TOLATA)
• Injunctions and domestic abuse work

Regular travel will be required between offices and to client meetings, court hearings and local networking events.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients across the full range of family law matters.
• Draft clear, tailored documentation and correspondence.
• Represent clients in court or mediation where appropriate.
• Proactively participate in business development, networking and local marketing activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week Work From Home
• Private medical
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental policies
• Supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking work environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development