Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment invites applications from an experienced Family Solicitor who can become the founding partner of a Manchester family law practice. This strategic growth role requires establishing a local presence, building a team, and working closely with the London team on cross-referrals and high-net-worth matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial PQE in family law, a track record of client development, and the desire to pursue equity within a supportive, full-service firm

Qualifications

• Experienced family solicitor with sufficient PQE or a current partner ready for a North West platform.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a new family practice.
• Strong referral networks and cross-border collaboration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Founding partner for Manchester family law practice.
• Build, lead and recruit the initial team.
• Develop business and drive cross-referrals with London team; handle complex financial remedy and private children matters.

Skills

PQE in family law

Partnership experience

Business development

Education

Solicitor

Job description

Family Partner | Manchester | Leading Mid-Sized Firm

A rare opportunity to establish and lead the Manchester family practice of a well-regarded full service UK firm, building on an existing London team, strong cross-department referral networks and a broad, often international, client base.

The Firm

A long-established mid-sized UK law firm with offices in London, the North West and the South West, plus active international desks serving clients across multiple jurisdictions. With over 75 years of practice the firm advises companies, financial institutions, governments and a significant number of high net worth individuals and families, and is recognised by the Legal 500 for being relationship led, pragmatic and commercially aware.

The firm promotes from within, values genuine collaboration across practice groups and takes pride in its diverse, inclusive and people focused environment. The Manchester office is already active across property, litigation and corporate work, providing a ready-made platform and referral base for a dedicated family practice.

The Role

You will be the founding partner for family law in Manchester. This is a strategic growth role, not a backfill. You will build and lead the practice, establishing a credible local presence whilst collaborating with the London team on cross-referrals and shared clients across complex financial remedy, private children, cohabitation and international family matters.

The practice sits at the intersection of private client, property and litigation work, meaning family lawyers regularly advise on matters with trust, tax, business and overseas asset dimensions. You will have the autonomy to shape the practice, recruit a team over time and drive business development across the North West market, with immediate access to warm referral networks from highly active property, private client and litigation teams.

There is a clear path to equity and a genuine seat at the partnership table for the right individual.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Family Solicitor with sufficient PQE and profile to step into a partnership role, or an established Partner seeking a new platform in the North West