Senior Private Family Law Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Private Family Law Solicitor to manage a demanding private client caseload from inception to resolution, with a focus on divorce, financial remedy, and property settlements. The role offers flexible and hybrid working options and a competitive salary up to £75,000 (DOE).

You will advise clients, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in court, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team within a respected firm

Qualifications

• Qualified Family Solicitors with 8+ years PQE.
• Expertise in divorce and financial remedy matters.
• Ability to work independently on complex high-value cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of high-quality family law matters from inception to resolution.
• Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy, and property matters.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Family law

Advocacy

Negotiation

Court proceedings

Job description

Senior Private Family Law Solicitor | 8+ PQE | Manchester | c£75,000 (DOE) | This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Family Law Solicitor to join a Legal 500, leading firm offering flexible working opportunities and an attractive benefits package

JOB TITLE: Senior Private Family Law Solicitor

PQE: 8+

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY: Up to £75,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

Join a Legal 500 accredited, leading law firm seeking to welcome a highly skilled Family Solicitor to its thriving practice. Handle a diverse caseload of high quality family law matters from inception through to resolution, advising clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, property and asset division, pension sharing arrangements, cohabitation disputes, separation agreements, financial settlements and pre/post-nuptial agreements. This role involves conducting negotiations, representing clients throughout court proceedings, developing strong client relationships and delivering exceptional levels of service.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from qualified Family Solicitors who possess at least 8 years PQE and can demonstrate strong expertise in divorce and financial remedy matters coupled with experience managing a private family law caseload. The successful candidate will be able to work independently on complex and high value cases whilst simultaneously contributing to a positive team environment. You will have a fantastic technical knowledge of family law and demonstrate strong advocacy, negotiation and client relationship skills.

THE FIRM:

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a national law firm renowned for its people focused approach and commitment to delivering high quality client care and service. On offer is the opportunity to develop your professional career within a supportive and collaborative working environment. Additionally, the successful candidate will flexible and hybrid working arrangements and an attractive benefits package.

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