Senior Family Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional firm seeks an experienced Senior Family Solicitor with over 5 years PQE to join their Family Law department. This role involves managing complex family cases, primarily focusing on divorce, financial remedies, and private children matters while offering competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive team environment

Realistic progression opportunities

Exposure to high-value private client work

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in family law, specifically divorce and financial remedy.
• Experience in private children law matters and TOLATA claims is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads of divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters.
• Advise on TOLATA disputes and handle associated property claims.
• Prepare legal documents and represent clients in hearings.

Skills

Client-handling skills

Empathy

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Family Solicitor – 5+ PQE

�� South Manchester/Cheshire | Hybrid Working Available

�� Competitive Salary | High-Quality Private Work | Progression Opportunity

A highly regarded regional firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join its growing Family Law department, known for delivering exceptional service across a broad range of privately funded matters.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in managing complex family matters, with a primary focus on divorce and financial remedy cases. There will also be some involvement in private children matters, including contact and residence issues. Experience with TOLATA disputes is particularly desirable, as the firm regularly advises on cohabitation and property disputes between unmarried couples.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters
• Advise on TOLATA disputes, cohabitation breakdowns, and associated property claims
• Represent clients with a clear, empathetic, and resolution-focused approach
• Prepare legal documents, court bundles, and attend hearings where appropriate
• Support junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the department

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 5+ years’ PQE in family law
• Strong background in divorce and financial remedy
• Comfortable dealing with private children law matters
• Experience handling or advising on TOLATA claims is a strong advantage
• Excellent client-handling skills and confident working with high-net-worth individuals
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, organised approach

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to suit family/lifestyle needs
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Realistic progression opportunities within an ambitious firm
• Exposure to high-value, interesting private client work

�� Interested in hearing more?
Reach out for a confidential conversation or to request a full job spec. This is a standout opportunity for a seasoned Family Solicitor ready to take the next step in their career.