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Family Solicitor – High Net Worth Family Law

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Manchester Full-time GBP 60,000 – 100,000
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Family Solicitor – High Net Worth Family Law – Manchester / Remote Working – Legal 500 Firm

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor, Senior Family Solicitor or Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded Legal 500 Family Law team handling exclusively High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) family law matters.
Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an ambitious Family Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join its expanding Manchester presence. The role offers access to exceptional quality work, including complex divorce, financial remedy, private children law, international family law disputes and matters involving significant business assets, trusts and overseas interests.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Family Law Solicitor looking to move away from volume caseloads and focus exclusively on premium client work.

The Firm:
This specialist Legal 500 practice has rapidly established itself as a leading name in the private family law market. The firm acts for an impressive client base consisting of business owners, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, high-profile individuals and international families across the UK and overseas.
Unlike many traditional firms, solicitors benefit from extensive in-house support from dedicated finance, compliance, marketing and business development teams, allowing lawyers to focus entirely on delivering exceptional legal advice and client care.
The firm also offers a highly flexible working environment with the ability to work predominantly remotely while remaining fully integrated within a collaborative national team.

Family Solicitor Responsibilities:
Managing a caseload of high-value divorce and financial remedy matters.
Advising High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals.
Handling private children law matters.
Working on cases involving businesses, trusts, pensions and complex asset structures.
Advising domestic, offshore and international clients.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Working alongside recognised experts in Family Law.

Requirements


Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE.
Strong background in Family Law.
Experience handling divorce, financial remedy and private children matters.
Previous exposure to High Net Worth Family Law work.
Excellent client care and relationship management skills.
Strong technical Family Law knowledge.
A demonstrable track record of success within a reputable Family Law team.

Benefits:
Market-leading salary package.
Predominantly remote working.
Legal 500 quality work.
Exposure to High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients.
Domestic, offshore and international Family Law matters.
Chargeable hourly rates typically ranging from £400 - £500 per hour for senior solicitors.
Dedicated in-house finance, marketing and business development support.
Genuine progression opportunities as the North West team continues to expand.
Ongoing training and development from leading Family Law specialists.

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If you are interested in this Family Solicitor Job in Manchester, please send your CV to .

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss other opportunities for Family Solicitors, Senior Family Solicitors, Divorce Solicitors, Financial Remedy Solicitors, Family Associates or Family Legal Executives across Manchester and the North West, please contact Patrick McMahon on .

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