Family Solicitor
Posted 21 hours 37 minutes ago by BCL Legal
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a growing Family team in Liverpool. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 5+ years' PQE looking to manage a varied private family caseload with a high degree of autonomy, while working closely with an experienced Partner and benefiting from the support of a strong and collaborative team.
You will handle a broad range of private family matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children work, cohabitation disputes, Schedule 1 claims, and pre and post nuptial agreements. The role involves managing cases from start to finish, drafting key documents, advising on strategy, attending court hearings (including FDRs and final hearings), and liaising with counsel and other professionals.
The TeamThis is a supportive and highly regarded Family team that offers exposure to complex and rewarding matters. Working alongside an experienced Partner, you will benefit from mentoring opportunities, professional development, and the chance to contribute to the ongoing growth and profile of the team.
The PersonThe ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years' PQE in private family law. Key attributes include:
- Strong technical knowledge across private family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children work, and pre/post nuptial agreements.
- Ability to manage matters independently, with excellent case management skills.
- Confident in advising clients and attending hearings, including FDRs and final hearings.
- Collaborative, personable, and proactive, with a desire to mentor junior colleagues.
- Ambitious to develop their career and contribute to a growing team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Exposure to complex and varied private family matters.
- Opportunities for professional development and long term career progression.
- Supportive team environment with mentoring from senior colleagues.
- Chance to contribute to the continued growth and profile of the Family team.
This is a respected law firm with a growing Family practice, providing high quality legal advice to private clients. The firm values collaboration, professional development, and delivering excellent client service, making it an ideal platform for ambitious Family lawyers to thrive.