We advertise a selection of current roles across the North West, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. We’re also regularly instructed on confidential roles that can’t always be advertised, so if you don’t see the right fit, get in touch for a discreet conversation, no CV needed to start. If it helps, tell us your practice area, location, and level, and we’ll come back to you with a clear view of what’s available.
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Family Associate Manchester 3 - 6 years PQE
| Manchester | £50000-70000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
Thornton Legal is working with an established North West law firm planning to expand its Manchester family team. The firm is seeking a Family Solicitor, ideally 3-6 PQE, with experience in privately funded divorce and matrimonial finance matters. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced Partner and contribute to a growing practice. Recruitment is anticipated in early 2027, although strong candidates may be considered sooner. Salary dependent on experience.
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Family Solicitor (PQE flexible), Oswestry
| Shropshire | £40000-50000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
Family Solicitor (PQE flexible), Oswestry, £40,000-£50,000. Join a supportive team as ongoing demand create the opportunity for a permanent appointment.
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Family Solicitor / Liverpool
| Liverpool | £60000-80000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
Family Solicitor opportunity in Liverpool. Varied privately funded caseload covering divorce, finance, private children and higher-value family matters.
Ref:JG/F/B0326
Private Family Solicitor - Bury
| £40000-60000 per annum | |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
A well known Bury based law firm is looking to strengthen its Private Family team and is open to speaking with solicitors from NQ level through to experienced senior lawyers.
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Family Solicitor (5+ PQE), Shrewsbury
| Shropshire | £60000-70000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
Family Solicitor (5+ PQE), Shrewsbury. Competitive salary. Complex, high-value family work, direct partner access and the autonomy to manage your own caseload within a highly ranked team.
Ref:JR/MT/1008T
Senior Family Lawyer (Senior Associate+), Chester
| Chester | £65000-85000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
Senior Family Lawyer (Senior Associate+), Chester. Up to £85,000. Take over an established caseload, support junior lawyers and play a central role in developing the family team longer term.
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