Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor / 5+ PQE / Tyne and Wear / £40,000+ (DOE) / A well-established firm is looking to appoint a confident and driven Family Solicitor to take a leading role and make a meaningful, long-term impact within its growing practice – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 2255

JOB TITLE: Family Solicitor                   
PQE REQUIRED: 5+       
LOCATION: Tyne and Wear                 
SALARY: £40,000+ (DOE)            

OVERVIEW:
• Lead and develop the firm’s family law department.
• Manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including: Divorce, financial remedy work, private children matters, cohabitation disputes and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
• Work independently while delivering clear, commercially sound advice.
• Maintain the highest standards of client care.
• Contribute to business development and build strong local relationships.
• Generate new instructions for the growing practice.
• Mentor and support an enthusiastic NQ, ensuring consistent quality and development.
• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in family law.
• Proven experience handling a broad range of privately funded family matters.
• Confident managing a full caseload independently.
• Commercially aware with excellent client care skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, motivated, and able to take ownership of a growing department.
• Seeking a long-term opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• Offers hybrid working (after settling in, with initial on-site presence required)
• Generous holiday allowance and competitive bonus structure

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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