Family Legal Director

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 More About William James Recruitment William 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.

Location: Manchester, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/31/2025