Senior Family Solicitor, Douglas Scott

Senior Family Solicitor

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom, Stockport

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

50000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

A highly regarded regional firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join its growing Family Law department, known for delivering exceptional service across a broad range of privately funded matters. The successful candidate will take a lead role in managing complex family matters, with a primary focus on divorce and financial remedy cases. There will also be some involvement in private children matters, including contact and residence issues. Experience with TOLATA disputes is particularly desirable, as the firm regularly advises on cohabitation and property disputes between unmarried couples.

Job Responsibility:

Manage a caseload of divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters
Advise on TOLATA disputes, cohabitation breakdowns, and associated property claims
Represent clients with a clear, empathetic, and resolution-focused approach
Prepare legal documents, court bundles, and attend hearings where appropriate
Support junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the department

Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 5+ years' PQE in family law
Strong background in divorce and financial remedy
Comfortable dealing with private children law matters
Experience handling or advising on TOLATA claims is a strong advantage
Excellent client-handling skills and confident working with high-net-worth individuals
Ability to work independently with a proactive, organised approach

Nice to have:

Experience handling or advising on TOLATA claims

What we offer:

Competitive salary package
Hybrid working model with flexibility to suit family/lifestyle needs
Friendly, supportive team environment
Realistic progression opportunities within an ambitious firm
Exposure to high-value, interesting private client work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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