Family Solicitor in Huddersfield - LJ Recruitment

Our client, a highly regarded Legal 500 Family team with a strong regional reputation, is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its expanding department. Due to continued growth and increased workload, this is a key strategic hire offering genuine scope to shape the future direction of the team.

While applications are welcomed from fee-earners at varying levels, this opportunity is particularly suited to a senior solicitor (8+ PQE) looking to take on a pivotal role with clear progression prospects.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters, with a strong focus on divorce, financial remedy and nuptial agreement cases. The role offers high-quality, complex work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

In addition to fee-earning responsibilities, you will play an active role in maintaining and enhancing the team's strong market reputation through business development and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently managing a caseload of divorce and financial remedy matters
• Advising on and drafting nuptial agreements
• Attending court hearings including Directions Hearings, First Appointments and FDRs
• Ensuring full compliance with file management and regulatory standards
• Building and maintaining relationships with professional referrers and local organisations
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
• Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives

About You

• Qualified Family Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE
• Strong experience in divorce, financial disputes and nuptial agreements
• Familiarity with TOLATA claims, cohabitation agreements and declarations of trust (desirable)
• Hold a clean, valid practising certificate
• Professional, proactive and commercially aware
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills
• Confident in managing your own caseload and meeting deadlines
• Collaborative team player with strong client relationship skills

The Opportunity

• Join a well-established and highly ranked Legal 500 team
• Work within a firm with a strong regional profile and loyal client base
• Genuine opportunity for progression for the right senior candidate
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Realistic opportunities for long-term development and advancement

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Family Solicitor to join a respected team where your expertise will be valued and your career progression supported.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment or apply today.