Private Family Solicitor – Hybrid Working – 1PQE+
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oldham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS
Family Law
Private Children Law
Divorce and Financial Remedy
Client Care Skills
Caseload Management
Legal Research
Communication Skills
Autonomy
FULL DESCRIPTION
Private Family Solicitor – Hybrid Working – 1PQE+
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is advertising this role on behalf of a law firm. Location: Oldham, United Kingdom. Category: Family. Job Type: Full-time. Reference: BH-52075. Contact: Patrick McMahon ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]).
Description
A very well-regarded law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their busy team in Oldham. You can be newly qualified with a good run as a paralegal or circa 1 year PQE or equivalent. This is an opportunity to work on high-quality files, work with autonomy, and take advantage of excellent progression opportunities. They are looking for someone who is confident in managing child cases and is ambitious to expand their experience. Enjoy some work from home privileges from the get-go.
The Role
- Managing an existing caseload which has come around due to expansion
- Private children work, handling divorce and financial remedy matters
- No legal aid work, an entirely private law focus
- Opportunity to grow with a young, thriving and dynamic firm.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- Ideally 1 years’ PQE, though this is flexible
- Strong private-client approach and excellent client care skills
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Supported from below by experienced assistants and also above by senior solicitors
- No micromanagement — the firm trusts its lawyers to know what they’re doing
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus and annual pay review
- Hybrid working
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