About the Job

Family Legal Director - Up to £80,000 salary + Bonus

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 regional law firm as a Legal Director. The existing client base consists of HNW and UHNW individuals and families across the North West.

The firm is widely recognised for its work on a broad range of family law matters including divorce, ancillary relief, child arrangements, prenuptial and pre-partnership agreements.

This full-service practice will allow the incoming candidate to work with the Partner to help shape and grow the existing team, as well as work alongside experienced fee earners. The full-service law firm also has a strong real estate, private client and corporate/commercial departments, working collaboratively with the family team.

A strong business network in Manchester, a genuine reason for leaving their current practice and an ambitious mindset is essential to the position.

The Candidate

• Family Senior Associate/ Legal Director with at least 6 years post-qualification experience gained at a reputable law firm
• A portable client following would be advantageous
• Sound technical ability and excellent commercial acumen
• Demonstrated success in high-value and complex cases
• Strong academic profile

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary - Up to £80,000 p/a
• Lucrative bonus structure
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible/ Hybrid working
• Full benefits package
• Work from multiple offices across the North West

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Paul Wingfield, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0758 146 9779

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