Family Solicitor
  
Liverpool/Hybrid
  
Competitive Salary
  
My client, a leading and award-winning international commercial law firm with offices worldwide. Is currently looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join the team.
  
The team has a reputation for excellence and serves high-net-worth (HNW) and high-profile individuals from business, media, and sport. They offer both national and international services from the firm’s worldwide offices. The team primarily undertakes complex and HNW Divorce and Financial Remedy work, along with Nuptial Agreements and Private Children Law matters. They are members of Resolution and are ranked Band 1 in Chambers and Partners in the Liverpool area and Band 2 across the Northwest by Legal 500.
  
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a growing team, develop their practice and skills, and contribute to the team’s further growth. The role will involve supporting senior lawyers on complex matrimonial cases, managing their own caseload of matrimonial and private children law cases, accompanying Counsel to court on difficult family cases, and conducting their own advocacy on more straightforward matters. Additionally, the role will involve business development activities across the Northwest and Nationally.
  
Essential:
* Previous experience managing a caseload of matrimonial and private children work
* Experience in divorce, financial remedy applications, and private children act matters
* Awareness of current topical issues/commercial acumen
* Advocacy skills
* Excellent IT skills
* Experience in business development
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Understanding of clients’ needs/expectations
* Adherence to guidelines and procedures
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
* Willingness to learn and develop
  
Desirable:
* Experience with Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreement work
* Previous exposure to high-net-worth clients
  
Benefits:
* 25 days’ annual leave
* Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
* Holiday buy, sell, and carryover scheme
* 2 charity volunteering or pro bono days
* Flexible, agile, and home working options
* BUPA
* Permanent health insurance
* Flexible pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program with access to counselling
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Annual travel season ticket loan
* Financial contribution towards home working equipment
  
If you meet the above criteria and are looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, please submit your application by sending your Cv to , I will call you to discuss the role in more detail before applying directly.