Family Associate Solicitor
- Join a Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised family law team
- Handle high-value financial and private children matters
- Be part of a national, collaborative and well-resourced firm
We’re recruiting for a Family Associate Solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE to join the highly regarded family law team of a well-established national firm in their Manchester City Centre office.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, collaborative and growing department that works across Manchester, London and Liverpool, handling HNW divorce and financial remedy cases, private children work, and international family law matters.
You’ll be based in Manchester, but part of a wider, supportive national team that truly values its lawyers and supports them with clear progression routes, structured training, and excellent resources.
Who we’re looking for
- 3+ PQE Family Solicitor
- Strong experience in privately funded family law
- Exposure to high-net-worth divorce and financial remedy
- Confident managing private children work
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Track record of contributing to BD and marketing activity
- Supervisory experience
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a broad caseload of family law matters
- Acting for HNW individuals, business owners and professionals
- Working closely with colleagues nationally to deliver seamless service
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Contributing to BD and marketing initiatives
- Staying up to date with changes in legislation and legal practice
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
- Holiday: 25 days (increases with service) + Christmas closure
- Pension: SMART pension scheme
- Healthcare: Private medical insurance & Medicash
- Life assurance: 3x salary
- Travel insurance for you and your family
- Income protection of up to 75% salary
- Early finish one Friday per month
- Charity days: Two paid days per year for volunteering
- Annual promotions process open to all
- Workplace culture: Monthly social events, clubs, referral schemes
If you want to join a nationally recognised family law team and take your career to the next level in a modern, people-first law firm, this is your chance.
Contact Mel Samson
Call 03300 245 606 or email mel.samson@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.
Key details
Salary
£0 - £0
Location
- Greater Manchester
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-51293
Specialist for family in the North West
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