Family & Matrimonial Associate Solicitor

Actis Recruitment; West Cork; Hybrid; EUR 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to lead on divorce and financial arrangements in their Liverpool office. The role includes mentoring other lawyers and managing a varied caseload. The firm offers competitive salaries, an enhanced benefits package, and flexible hybrid working options, fostering a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible working options

Busy calendar of social events

Qualifications

• Not less than 4 years’ PQE (or equivalent) with experience for wealthier clients.
• Desire to mentor and support others, as well as contribute to team building.

Responsibilities

• Lead on divorce, financial arrangements and disputes, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
• Manage a wider caseload of family law instructions.

Job description

Overview

Liverpool – Focus on Divorce & Finances for wealthier clients. Our client is a thriving, regional law firm, which enjoys a market-leading reputation for Family and Matrimonial Law Services.

The Role:

• To complement the further growth of the team in Liverpool office, a new opportunity has arisen to lead on divorce, financial arrangements and disputes, pre- and post-nuptial agreements. If the person appointed also wishes to continue managing a wider caseload of family law instructions that can be accommodated.
• Progressive in its outlook and with a straight-talking, down-to-earth management team, the practice continues to thrive. It attracts exceptionally talented lawyers. The attraction - to combine a rewarding career with a sensible work-life balance; have a voice and be an integral part of their team and wider firm.

Ideally looking for:

• The nature of the role requires not less than 4 years’ PQE (or equivalent) with experience of acting for wealthier clients often with second (and more) properties, valuable pension funds, business assets, investment portfolios etc.
• As well as a passion for achieving the very best for clients, the team is looking to appoint someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, and who will be contribute to team building, networking and business development activities.

The Rewards:

• Paying higher end salaries, the firm also provides an enhanced benefits package (both financial and lifestyle rewards), flexibility and hybrid working. There is also a busy calendar of social and community events.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we can provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.