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
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
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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