Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor | Newcastle | Hybrid | Strong Benefits Package + bonus
 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Solicitor with 2-5yrs PQE to join a well-established and highly regarded high net worth family team acting for clients across the North East region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded solicitor to work alongside experienced Partners within a supportive environment, handling a broad range of privately funded family matters, including high-net-worth cases.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of family and matrimonial matters including:

  • Divorce and separation
  • Financial remedy matters, including high-net-worth cases
  • Private children matters
  • Cohabitation disputes
  • Pre and post-nuptial agreements

You will be responsible for providing clear and practical legal advice tailored to individual client circumstances, drafting high-quality legal documentation, and representing clients through negotiations, hearings, and advocacy where required.

The role will also involve:

  • Conducting advocacy and attending court hearings
  • Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with court procedures
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Supporting business development and networking initiatives
  • Supervising and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
  • Keeping up to date with legal developments and ongoing professional training

About You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with ideally a minimum of 2 years’ PQE up to around 5yrs PQE

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have proven experience advising on divorce, financial remedy, and private Children Act matters
  • Be confident managing a varied caseload independently
  • Possess strong advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Show strong commercial awareness and business development capability

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday increasing with years service plus buy/sell holiday scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Bonus
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 at home)
  • 6% pension contribution
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

How to Apply

If you would be interested in this Newcastle-based Family Solicitor role, please contact Helen Mauborgne at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9786 or email your CV to helen.mauborgne@saccomann.com

Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role