Senior Family Associate Solicitor

Job Title: Senior Associate Solicitor - Family Law Location: Bury / Salford, Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Solicitor with strong Family Law experience to join a busy, well-established team in Greater Manchester. This role is ideal for a solicitor who is confident managing a complex and varied caseload, including both private and children law matters, and is looking to take the next step in their career with leadership and client facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload, including:
• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Private law children matters (residence, contact, relocation, etc.)
• Injunctions (non molestation, occupation orders)
• Cohabitation disputes and property claims (including TOLATA matters)
• Draft pleadings, financial settlement documentation, orders, witness statements, and court forms.
• Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings; instruct counsel where necessary.
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and paralegals.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, networking, and client engagement.
• Travel locally between Bury and Salford offices, as well as to client meetings and court appointments.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with significant post qualification experience in family law.
• Proven experience in divorce, financial remedy, private law children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently while providing guidance to junior team members.
• Proactive and commercially aware, with a willingness to contribute to business development.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid work is desirable, but not essential.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead and develop your own caseload and support junior colleagues.
• Work across a respected team in a vibrant Greater Manchester location.
• Exposure to a broad range of family law matters, including both private and children law.
• Competitive salary and career progression potential.

How to Apply

For a confidential conversation regarding this role, please submit your CV to Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge