At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex High Net Worth family law matters and manage your own caseload.
- Company: Leading Legal 500 firm with a collaborative and flexible working environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and structured training from Family Law specialists.
- Other info: Join a rapidly expanding team with excellent long-term career prospects.
- Why this job: Accelerate your career with high-value cases and exceptional client exposure.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years PQE in Family Law with strong client care skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor or Junior Family Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500 Family Law team handling exclusively High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) family law matters. Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an ambitious Family Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to join its expanding Manchester presence.
The role offers exposure to exceptional quality work, including complex divorce, financial remedy, private children law and international family law matters that would typically only be available at the very top end of the market. This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to accelerate their career by working alongside recognised Family Law specialists on high-value and intellectually stimulating matters from day one.
The Firm: This specialist Legal 500 practice has rapidly established itself as a leading name in the private family law market. The firm acts for an impressive client base consisting of business owners, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, high-profile individuals and international families across the UK and overseas. Unlike many traditional firms, solicitors benefit from extensive in-house support from dedicated finance, compliance, marketing and business development teams, allowing lawyers to focus entirely on developing their technical expertise and delivering exceptional client service. The firm also offers a highly flexible working environment with the ability to work predominantly remotely while remaining fully integrated within a collaborative national team.
Family Solicitor Responsibilities:
- Assisting on complex High Net Worth divorce and financial remedy matters.
- Managing your own caseload of private family law matters with appropriate supervision.
- Supporting senior solicitors on Ultra High Net Worth and international cases.
- Handling private children law matters.
- Assisting with matters involving businesses, trusts, pensions and complex asset structures.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Working closely with recognised experts in Family Law and benefiting from ongoing mentoring and development.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with between 1-3 years PQE.
- Experience working within a Family Law team.
- Exposure to divorce, financial remedy and private children matters.
- Strong client care and communication skills.
- A genuine interest in High Net Worth Family Law work.
- Strong academics and excellent attention to detail.
- Ambitious, driven and keen to progress within a leading Family Law practice.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Predominantly remote working.
- Legal 500 quality work from the outset.
- Exposure to High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients.
- Domestic, offshore and international Family Law matters.
- Structured training and mentoring from leading Family Law specialists.
- Dedicated in-house finance, marketing and business development support.
- Genuine progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding team.
- Excellent long-term career prospects and clear routes for advancement.
If you are interested in this Family Solicitor Job in Manchester, please send your CV.
Family Solicitor (1-3 PQE) | High Net Worth Family Law | Manchester & Remote | Legal 500 employer: qed legal
Join a prestigious Legal 500 firm that not only offers a competitive salary and benefits package but also fosters a collaborative and flexible work culture, allowing Family Solicitors to thrive in a predominantly remote environment. With access to high-quality work involving High Net Worth clients and structured mentoring from leading specialists, this role provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a rapidly expanding team in Manchester.
