Family Senior Associate (5+ PQE) | Legal 500 & Chambers-Ranked Firm
Location: Manchester
Salary: Starting salary £65k+
Benefits: Competitive bonus scheme, comprehensive benefits package, flexible hybrid working, genuine career progression, professional development opportunities
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join one of the region’s most highly regarded Family Law teams. Working within a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners-recognised practice, you will advise on a broad range of high-quality private family matters, acting for a diverse client base alongside recognised specialists in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings, children matters and cohabitation disputes, working on high-quality instructions.
- Provide clear, commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice, delivering outstanding outcomes and an exceptional client experience.
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships through empathetic, responsive and professional legal support.
- Collaborate closely with experienced colleagues across the Family team and wider firm on complex matters and cross-referrals.
- Support the continued growth of the department through networking, relationship building and business development initiatives.
- Maintain the highest professional standards while contributing to the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and client service.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Family Law.
- Strong technical expertise across private family law matters, including divorce, financial remedies and children work.
- Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload independently while delivering exceptional client care.
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Related Job Titles: Family Lawyer, Private Family Solicitor, Matrimonial Solicitor, Divorce Solicitor, Family Associate
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