Private Family / Matrimonial Solicitor – Equity Potential – Flexible Working

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Northwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Matrimonial Law Divorce Proceedings Financial Remedy Client Care Private Client Case Management Children Law Solicitor (England & Wales)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Private Family / Matrimonial Solicitor – Equity Potential – Flexible Working

Location: Northwich, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-time

Reference: BH-51977

Contact: Patrick McMahon - [contact hidden]

Salary: Up to £60,000 per year

Work Type: Hybrid / Flexible Working

Description

A very well-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Family / Matrimonial Solicitor to take over a caseload following the retirement of a senior fee-earner. This is an opportunity to inherit high-quality work, work with autonomy, and progress towards equity partnership in short order. Please read further to see the exceptional benefits and opportunity that is on offer.

The Role

  • Managing an existing matrimonial caseload left by a retiring solicitor
  • Handling divorce and financial remedy matters
  • Occasional children work, though the focus is firmly on financial aspects
  • Opportunity to grow and further develop the family department

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
  • Ideally 4–5 years’ PQE, though this is flexible
  • Comfortable being the only family fee-earner in the office
  • Strong private-client approach and excellent client care skills

Benefits

  • Very generous holiday allowance, with well over 30 days per year
  • Supported by a highly experienced PA/paralegal who remains with the firm
  • 2 of the firm owners are nearing retirements, looking at succession planning and new equity partners in the near future
  • No micromanagement — the firm trusts its lawyers to know what they’re doing
  • Competitive salary up to £60,000
  • Annual bonus and annual pay review
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working pattern (4 or 5 days per week)
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