Family Solicitor (Team Lead)
- Build your own family law team from the ground up
- Join a well-respected, down-to-earth firm known for its supportive culture
- Flexibility, job security, and a generous benefits package
A respected Tameside-based firm is looking for a Family Solicitor to take over the leadership of its family department following a recent senior departure. With a paralegal and trainee already in place and plenty of work coming in, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build and shape their own team, supported by a firm that values commercial thinking, compassion, and collaboration.
You’ll be stepping into a team with excellent foundations and plenty of demand, with the freedom to structure and grow the department as you see fit. This is a role for someone ready to make an impact—either already operating at senior level or ready to step up—who enjoys mentoring others and thrives in a collaborative, no-ego environment.
Who we’re looking for
- A well-rounded family solicitor with experience across matrimonial, private children and legal aid work
- Comfortable handling a busy, predominantly privately funded caseload
- Commercially minded—someone who can identify, manage and grow viable work streams
- Friendly, down-to-earth, and motivated by building a team and making a difference
- Previous management experience is ideal, but not essential if you have the leadership qualities and drive
Salary & benefits
- Salary dependent on experienc
- Hybrid working with at least one day per week from home
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday loyalty scheme and the option to buy more
- Death in service and contributory pension
- Enhanced sick pay and paid car parking (where relevant)
- Laptop and mobile phone provided where required
- Payment of professional memberships and subscriptions
- Access to PayCare health cashback scheme and 24-hour GP line
- Long service bonus, birthday and seasonal gifts, annual salary review and discretionary bonus scheme
- Flexible working, generous lunch breaks, and regular MAPD group wellbeing initiatives (e.g. monthly team walks and lunches)
- Career progression framework and support for higher education
- Regular social events, dress-down days, and an annual bonding weekend
Contact Paula Pawlowska
If you’re a family solicitor looking to lead your own team in a genuinely supportive, people-first firm, get in touch with Paula Pawlowska at paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
How to apply for this role
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Paula on 03300 245 606 or email paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com.
Paula is a Principal Consultant at Realm and a family recruitment specialist. She works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across Manchester and Cheshire. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, she is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. n this role, you’ll work as part of a friendly team and be involved in a wide range of private family matters providing high-quality legal advice and support to clients.
In return, you’ll benefit from a very supportive working culture and a flexible working environment, which promotes remote working and a healthy work-life balance. The firm are also open to considering individuals who would like to work part-time.
Paula is a Principal Consultant at Realm and a family recruitment specialist. She works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across Manchester and Cheshire. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, she is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. n this role, you’ll work as part of a friendly team and be involved in a wide range of private family matters providing high-quality legal advice and support to clients.
In return, you’ll benefit from a very supportive working culture and a flexible working environment, which promotes remote working and a healthy work-life balance. The firm are also open to considering individuals who would like to work part-time.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £80,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
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