Senior Family Solicitor

CRA Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to provide expert legal advice on private family law matters. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £59,000 plus bonuses, with a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in private family law and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Benefits

28 days holiday (rising to 32 days) + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributed)

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Well-being programme

Products & services discounts

Up to 10% of salary bonus scheme

No billing targets!

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in Private Family law.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on private family law matters.
• Drafting documentation and communications.
• Undertaking consultations and negotiations.

Skills

Legal advice

Consultation

Negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Family Solicitor
Salary: Up to £59,000 + Bonuses
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 1 office day per week, 4 days home based)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Providing expert legal advice on new and ongoing legal matters in relation to private family law (Matrimonial & Private Children cases)
• Discussing a range of queries with prospective and existing clients
• Drafting various documentation and communications
• Recording accurate information and auditing files
• Undertaking various consultations and negotiations
• Allocating administrative tasks as and when required

Employee Benefits Package:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days) + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributed)
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Well-being programme
• Products & services discounts
• Up to 10% of salary bonus scheme (performance led)
• No billing targets!

About the Organisation:

• CRA are working in partnership with a reputable national business with offices throughout the country. Our client is a long term established organisation with a great approach to their employees and customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced family law professional to join an exciting and forward thinking business known for their ethical approach, innovative use of technology and commitment to members, customers and colleagues. Our client is a leading provider of family law services.

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

Application Criteria:

• You will be a qualified solicitor
• Previous experience in Private Family law is essential
• Experience supervising junior colleagues preferred
• Legal executive applications welcome

How to Apply:

• If this Senior Family Solicitor vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Senior Family Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days