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  • Work on high-quality, privately funded matrimonial finance cases alongside an experienced, supportive team.
  • Be generously rewarded with a top-of-market salary and a clear, fast-track progression pathway.
  • Join a firm where everyone has a voice—no hierarchy, just a collaborative and respectful team environment.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing family law team in Manchester, working on some of the best privately funded matrimonial finance cases in the market.

You’ll be joining a fast-growing team led by a highly experienced partner who has built a thriving department. The firm prides itself on its collaborative, non-hierarchical culture—every solicitor, regardless of level, has a seat at the table when it comes to shaping the team’s direction.

Over the first 6-12 months, you’ll settle into the team, handle high-quality work, and begin to get involved in BD to bring in more cases. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to build a strong reputation, be paid well for your efforts, and move quickly up the career ladder. If you’re ambitious, motivated, and eager to learn from some of the best in the field, this is the perfect next step.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a solicitor with:

  • Essential: Experience handling privately funded matrimonial finance cases.
  • Essential: A strong work ethic and the drive to work on high-value, complex cases.
  • Essential: Commercial awareness and a strategic approach to case management.
  • Desirable: Experience in BD, networking, and building client relationships.
  • Essential: A friendly, motivated, and ambitious personality that aligns with the firm’s culture.

Salary & Benefits

  • Earn a top-of-market salary
  • Job security at a well-established firm with over 700 employees and a strong financial position.
  • A collaborative, team-driven environment where every solicitor has a voice.
  • Career progression opportunities—those who are motivated and perform well can progress quickly.
  • Flexibility: Office-based (Manchester, with occasional travel to Wilmslow).

Contact Amanda Bower

If you’re ready to take the next step in your family law career and work with an outstanding team, get in touch with Amanda Bower at Realm Recruit. Email amanda.bower@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.

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Key details

Salary

£45,000 - £70,000

Location

  • Greater Manchester
  • North West

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Family

Job ref

V-37066

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