Matrimonial solicitor

• Take ownership of an established Private Family caseload with a consistent flow of quality enquiries
• Enjoy hybrid working, a family-friendly culture and a bonus scheme offering up to 40% of salary
• Shape the future of a growing department, with genuine potential to progress to Head of Department and Partnership

Are you an experienced Matrimonial Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, a rewarding caseload and the opportunity to build something of your own?

This well-established Cheshire law firm is seeking a Matrimonial Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE to take a leading role in its Nantwich Private Family offering.

You’ll inherit an existing caseload, predominantly comprising divorce and financial remedy matters, alongside private children work. With a steady flow of enquiries already coming into the firm, you’ll have a strong foundation from which to develop the practice.

This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark. The firm is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded solicitor who can independently manage client matters, strengthen referral relationships and help grow the department.

While this isn’t initially a Head of Department appointment, there is a clear opportunity to develop into leadership, build a team and potentially progress towards Equity Partnership.

You’ll benefit from an experienced full-time secretary, a supportive wider Family team and a culture that genuinely values flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career development.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ Family Law PQE (E)
• Strong experience handling divorce and financial remedy matters (E)
• Experience advising on private children matters (E)
• Ability to manage a Private Family caseload independently (E)
• Excellent technical knowledge and sound decision-making skills (E)
• Proven ability to manage billing responsibilities and financial targets (E)
• Strong client care, communication and relationship-building skills (E)
• Commercially aware, proactive and organised approach (E)
• Genuine interest in contributing to departmental growth (E)
• Previous annual billings of approximately £180,000+ (D)
• Business development and networking experience (D)
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues (D)
• Previous leadership or management experience (D)
• Ambition to progress towards Head of Department or Partnership (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing an established Private Family caseload
• Handling divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Advising on private children matters
• Conducting client meetings and attending court
• Managing approximately 80% finance and 20% children work
• Building strong client and referral relationships
• Maximising existing client enquiries
• Contributing to business development
• Maintaining billing and performance standards
• Supporting the department’s continued growth
• Helping develop the team as the practice expands

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000–£60,000, depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Performance-related bonus scheme offering up to 40% of salary
• 5% salary bonus payable on achieving target, with additional rewards for overperformance
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Family-friendly flexibility around school runs and personal commitments
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with 3–5 days allocated towards Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• 24-hour GP access and physiotherapy support
• Life assurance worth 4x salary
• Additional redundancy-related cover
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• All IT equipment provided
• Experienced full-time secretarial support
• Mentoring and leadership development opportunities
• Genuine potential to progress to Head of Department and Equity Partnership
• Supportive culture with excellent staff retention

This is an excellent opportunity for a Matrimonial Solicitor seeking greater independence, strong financial rewards and the chance to shape the future of an established Private Family practice.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, build a department and develop your career within a genuinely supportive firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Mel Samson
📩 mel.samson@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.