Senior Family Solicitor
Manchester / Hybrid
Competitive Salary
An 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:
1. Managing a caseload of complex divorce, financial settlements, and private children law matters, often involving high-net-worth individuals, business assets, and international aspects.
2. Representing clients in contested financial and children’s proceedings, conducting advocacy in court.
3. Providing strategic advice to high-profile and high-net-worth clients, ensuring discretion and a commercially focused approach.
4. Collaborating with expert witnesses, forensic accountants, and barristers to build strong cases.
5. Mentoring and supervising junior solicitors and paralegals, fostering talent within the team.
6. Engaging in business development and networking, helping to maintain the firm’s reputation and high-calibre client base.
What We’re Looking For:
1. 5+ years’ PQE in family law, with substantial experience in high-value divorce and financial settlements.
2. Strong advocacy skills, with a track record of representing clients in contested hearings.
3. Proven ability to handle high-net-worth and complex cases with discretion and strategic acumen.
4. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, combined with a commercially aware approach.
5. 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 ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 07537 156 394 for more information.
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