Family Law Solicitor 3yrs +

Family Solicitor

Location: Sandbach, Cheshire (hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000

Experience: 3 years PQE

If you are a Family Solicitor who genuinely enjoys private family work, takes pride in doing things properly, and values a supportive team around you, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a firm known for high standards of client care and a strong internal culture.

Our client is looking to welcome an experienced, personable Family Solicitor into their team in a hybrid role based from their Sandbach office. This role will suit someone who is confident running their own matters, enjoys building trusted client relationships, and wants to be part of a department that is focused on quality, not shortcuts.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-supported team with hands‑on supervision and guidance from approachable Heads of Department who are genuinely invested in developing people.

You will manage a varied caseload of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy
• Private children work
• Cohabitation agreements
• TOLATA matters
• Injunctions
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own mixed private family caseload with a client‑first approach
• Taking ownership of matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Delivering consistently high standards of client care, communication and responsiveness
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the continued growth of the department
• Using internal systems and processes to keep matters running smoothly and compliantly

What we’re looking for

• A qualified Family Solicitor with around 3 years PQE (or equivalent experience) in private family law
• Strong experience across divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
• A warm, approachable style that helps clients feel supported and confident
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A proactive, detail-focused approach and pride in producing high-quality work

What’s on offer

• Above‑market salary
• Competitive bonus scheme with a genuinely favourable structure
• Ongoing supervision and guidance
• Hybrid working
• Investors in People accredited employer
• Individualised learning and development plan after probation, with development delivered in‑house and by industry experts
• Trainee solicitor / paralegal support and centralised typing support
• Full admin and compliance support to reduce admin and allow you to focus on client work
• A collaborative, supportive working environment that values client experience and staff development

Working arrangements

Hybrid working, based from Sandbach up to 2 days from home

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

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