Job Description

Family Solicitor

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

If you’re an experienced Family Solicitor who combines strong technical ability with genuine empathy, this is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded private family team and play a visible part in its continued growth.

Our client is a well-established North West law firm with a people-first culture and a clear focus on high-quality client service. They’re looking for a confident, solutions-focused solicitor who can run their own caseload, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to the wider team through collaboration and business development.

You’ll handle a broad range of private family matters in a supportive, collegiate environment. The work is varied and client-facing, and you’ll be trusted to manage files independently while working closely with experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private family matters including divorce and separation, financial remedy, children matters, and cohabitation and relationship disputes

• Providing clear, pragmatic advice and representation, with a strong focus on client care

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring an excellent client experience throughout

• Supporting the continued growth of the department through networking and business development activity

• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider family team and the firm

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Family Law

• Strong technical knowledge across private family matters

• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload independently

• Excellent communication skills and a calm, empathetic approach with clients

• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong attention to detail

• A collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering outstanding service

• Business development experience, or a genuine interest in building professional networks

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Annual leave entitlement

• Workplace pension scheme

• Hybrid working model (where applicable)

• Wellness and wellbeing support, including counselling and mental health first aiders

• Enhanced parental leave entitlements

• Death in service cover (3x basic annual salary)

• Critical illness cover (3x basic annual salary)

• Healthcare cash plan

• Cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme and season ticket loan

• Learning and development opportunities via the firm’s internal academy

• Clear career pathways and genuine progression opportunities

Working Arrangements

Full-time role, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working subject to approval.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.