Senior Family Lawyer

1 week ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Thornton Legal Full time

Working in a brilliant team, this role would suit a technical family lawyer with a commercial outlook, a confident manner and potentially a desire to manage in the future.

The successful lawyer will handle a diverse range of matrimonial, financial remedy, and private children matters, alongside mentoring more junior members of the team.

Necessary qualifications and skills:

Minimum 5 years' PQE in family law Excellent administration, organisation, and communication skillsWell-developed client care skillsThe ability to work on their own initiativeExcellent time management skillsEnthusiasm, and motivation for marketing and business development We've been asked not to put a strict salary band on this role as will depend on the candidate and experience, however, it will be in line with the market in Chester. If you are driven, ambitious, and looking to progress your career in family law, we want to hear from you. Please apply through the advert or contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal directly on Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only. Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruiter, connecting law firms with the best legal talent across the North West, West Yorkshire and West Midlands. We focus on long term relationships built on honesty, trust and communication.

We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms, and our approach is based on quality over quantity. We consult, support and advise but, ultimately, the choice is always yours.



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