Private Family Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: Stoke on Trent
Job Description:

Family Solicitor – Stoke-on-Trent – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A Legal 500 regional firm is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor in Stoke-on-Trent to join its established and highly regarded private family team.

This Family Solicitor opportunity offers high-quality privately funded work, a strong referral network across the business and clear progression within a supportive and growing practice.

The Role

  • Manage a private family caseload including divorce, financial remedies and children matters
  • Advise high-net-worth individuals on complex matrimonial finance cases
  • Handle private children work including residence and contact disputes
  • Support clients on pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • Provide sensitive, client-focused advice on often complex matters
  • Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
  • Work closely with colleagues across other offices
  • Contribute to the continued growth of the Stoke-on-Trent team

The Candidate

  • Qualified Solicitor with strong family law experience
  • Experienced in handling privately funded matters
  • Strong technical ability across divorce and financial remedy work
  • Commercial and client-focused approach
  • Able to manage a varied caseload independently
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player with a proactive mindset
  • Ambitious with a desire to progress in Stoke-on-Trent

The Benefits and How to Apply

  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working and flexible policy
  • Pension and death in service benefit
  • Medicash health plan and EAP support
  • Enhanced maternity pay and increasing annual leave
  • Paid volunteering leave and wellbeing initiatives
  • Supportive culture with strong progression opportunities
  • High-quality Legal 500 work in Stoke-on-Trent

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone:

Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07496 883 721

Email: Lauren.Green@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Posted: June 5th, 2026