New Job Opening: Family Law Solicitor 3yrs + in Sandbach, UK

Job Description

Family Solicitor

Location: Sandbach, Cheshire (hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000

Experience: 3 years PQE

If you are a Family Solicitor who genuinely enjoys private family work, takes pride in doing things properly, and values a supportive team around you, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a firm known for high standards of client care and a strong internal culture.

Our client is looking to welcome an experienced, personable Family Solicitor into their team in a hybrid role based from their Sandbach office. This role will suit someone who is confident running their own matters, enjoys building trusted client relationships, and wants to be part of a department that is focused on quality, not shortcuts.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-supported team with hands-on supervision and guidance from approachable Heads of Department who are genuinely invested in developing people.

You will manage a varied caseload of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy

• Private children work

• Cohabitation agreements

• TOLATA matters

• Injunctions

• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own mixed private family caseload with a client-first approach

• Taking ownership of matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

• Delivering consistently high standards of client care, communication and responsiveness

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the continued growth of the department

• Using internal systems and processes to keep matters running smoothly and compliantly

What we’re looking for

• A qualified Family Solicitor with around 3 years PQE (or equivalent experience) in private family law

• Strong experience across divorce, financial remedy and private children matters

• A warm, approachable style that helps clients feel supported and confident

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

• A proactive, detail-focused approach and pride in producing high-quality work

What’s on offer

• Above-market salary

• Competitive bonus scheme with a genuinely favourable structure

• Ongoing supervision and guidance

• Hybrid working

• Investors in People accredited employer

• Individualised learning and development plan after probation, with development delivered in-house and by industry experts

• Trainee solicitor / paralegal support and centralised typing support

• Full admin and compliance support to reduce admin and allow you to focus on client work

• A collaborative, supportive working environment that values client experience and staff development

Working arrangements

Hybrid working, based from Sandbach up to 2 days from home

Next steps (how to apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.