Family Solicitor

Ready to take the lead and build your own Family Law team within a thriving commercial firm with an existing workload?

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a boutique law firm in their Leeds based offices.

This firm has a strong reputation in personal injury, employment, and immigration law, and is now expanding its services to include Family Law. The firm is known for its ethical approach, offering free initial consultations in certain practice areas, and is committed to providing affordable legal advice to clients.

What's in it for you?

• Autonomy & Leadership: take the reins in establishing and growing the Family Law department with the support of an established firm
• Competitive Package: a salary and benefits package designed to reflect your skills and dedication
• Existing Workload: step into a role with an active client base and steady flow of work
• Collaborative Culture: work alongside experienced lawyers in personal injury, employment, and immigration law

The role:

We are seeking a 5+ PQE Family Solicitor to join the team based in the Leeds offices. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role within a growing firm, with a ready-made stream of work and the chance to shape and develop a Family Law department. You'll have the autonomy to put some ownership on the department and benefit from the firm's established reputation and existing client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Develop the Family Law Department - Play a pivotal role in shaping and growing the firm's Family Law offering.
• Manage a Varied Caseload - Handle a broad range of family matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and family law insurance.
• Business Development - Build and strengthen client relationships while actively contributing to the firm's growth strategy.
• Supervision & Mentoring - Provide guidance and support to junior lawyers as the team expands.
• Collaborative Working - Work alongside experienced colleagues in personal injury, employment, and immigration law to provide holistic legal services.
• Ensure High-Quality Client Care - Maintain the firm's strong reputation for ethical, client-focused legal advice.

About you?

The ideal candidate will be ambitious and detail orientated. You will have:

• 5+ years PQE with a background in handling a wide range of family law matters
• You are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with a compassionate and ethical approach.

If you would like to find out more about this Family Solicitor role in Leeds, get in touch with Kieran Wallace on 0113 467 9797 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.

References to PQE are simply given as a guide and we are of course happy to chat with anyone who possesses the relevant skills and would like to learn more.