Company: DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: Salary negotiable
Senior Family SolicitorManchester /Hybrid Competitive SalaryAn esteemed law firm is looking for a Senior Family Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join its dynamic Manchester office. With a strong focus on advocacy, complex divorce cases, and high-net-worth clients, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile matters and make a meaningful impact.
The Role: - Managing a caseload of complex divorce, financial settlements, and private children law matters, often involving high-net-worth individuals, business assets, and international aspects.
- Representing clients in contested financial and children’s proceedings, conducting advocacy in court.
- Providing strategic advice to high-profile and high-net-worth clients, ensuring discretion and a commercially focused approach.
- Collaborating with expert witnesses, forensic accountants, and barristers to build strong cases.
- Mentoring and supervising junior solicitors and paralegals, fostering talent within the team.
- Engaging in business development and networking, helping to maintain the firm’s reputation and high-calibre client base.
What We’re Looking For: - 5+ years’ PQE in family law, with substantial experience in high-value divorce and financial settlements.
- Strong advocacy skills, with a track record of representing clients in contested hearings.
- Proven ability to handle high-net-worth and complex cases with discretion and strategic acumen.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, combined with a commercially aware approach.
- A proactive mindset, with a focus on business development and cultivating client relationships.
If you’re a driven and ambitious family solicitor looking to develop your advocacy skills, work with high-profile clients, and handle complex cases, apply below, or alternatively, send your CV to or call for more information.