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Job Title


Family Legal Director


Company : William James Recruitment


Location : manchester, north west england


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the JobFamily Legal Director - Up to £80,000 salary + BonusThis 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 CandidateFamily Senior Associate/ Legal Director with at least 6 years post-qualification experience gained at a reputable law firmA portable client following would be advantageousSound technical ability and excellent commercial acumenDemonstrated success in high-value and complex casesStrong academic profileThe Benefits and How to ApplyCompetitive basic salary - Up to £80,000 p/aLucrative bonus structureOffice closure between Christmas and New YearFlexible/ Hybrid workingFull benefits packageWork from multiple offices across the North WestApply 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 ConsultantDirect Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0758 146 9779More About William James RecruitmentWilliam James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.