Family Associate Solicitor (Finances)

• Work exclusively on complex, HNW divorce and finance matters
• Be part of a Legal 500-listed boutique with big-firm backing
• 4-hour chargeable target, 3 days from home, and freedom to grow your profile

Are you feeling stuck in a rigid structure with no real freedom to grow? This is your chance to step into a dynamic boutique family law firm where your ambition, ideas, and independence are genuinely valued.

We’re looking for a Family Associate with a focus on finances to join a Legal 500-ranked team based in Manchester City Centre. You’ll take over a healthy caseload of complex medium-to-high-net-worth finance matters and be supported to position yourself as the go-to divorce lawyer in the Manchester market.

This is a firm for go-getters — lawyers who thrive on flexibility, enjoy being social, and want to do things their way (without being clock-watched).

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally 4–5 PQE (Associate level) – but open to strong candidates either side
• Confident running your own divorce and finance files from start to finish
• Experience dealing with HNW/complex finance matters
• Some networking or market presence would be a bonus
• Hungry, ambitious, and ready to raise your profile

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 4-hour chargeable target per day – no unnecessary pressure
• 2 days per week in the city centre office
• Private health insurance
• 3 days working from home
• Join a growing boutique firm backed by a large, international law firm
• Serious progression opportunities – move to Senior Associate and beyond
• Supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking culture
• Be part of a team that’s rewriting the rules of traditional family law firms

Contact Mel Samson

If you’re a finance-focused family lawyer who’s ready for a firm that matches your ambition, contact Paula Pawlowska at mel.samson@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.