Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with 5 years PQE to join an award winning firm based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a full time, permanent job offering a competitive salary up to £70,000 and hybrid working. The successful Family Solicitor will work in a friendly, well established team, known for their down to earth approach and genuine commitment to helping their clients through life’s challenges. Their Family Law team is growing; therefore, as a result they are now looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join them in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Role Responsibilities:

The incoming Family Solicitor will be responsible for providing support in the following areas:

• Divorce and Separation: Advising clients on the legal process, options, and implications of ending a marriage or civil partnership
• Financial Settlements: Assisting clients in reaching fair and legally sound arrangements regarding assets, property, and financial obligations
• Children Arrangements: Supporting clients in matters relating to child custody, visitation, and parental responsibilities
• Cohabitation Issues: Providing guidance on rights and obligations for unmarried couples, including property and financial claims
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting and advising on agreements that protect clients’ interests before or after marriage

Person Specification:
The successful Family Solicitor will have strong family law experience with 5 years PQE, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to sensitive client matters. You should be confident managing cases independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues when required.

• A fully qualified solicitor with over 5 years’ PQE experience specialising in family law, including matters such as divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and domestic abuse cases
• Proven track record of providing expert legal advice and achieving positive outcomes for client
• Confident in managing a full caseload independently, from initial client consultations to final resolution
• Skilled at building strong relationships with clients, guiding them through complex legal processes, and ensuring their cases progress efficiently and effectively
• Known for a compassionate and empathetic approach, particularly during sensitive or emotionally challenging situations. Able to communicate complex legal information clearly and sensitively, ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and understood
• Driven by a genuine desire to positively impact clients’ lives during difficult times. Focused on delivering practical, tailored solutions while providing reassurance and guidance throughout the legal process
• Strong team ethic, valuing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support within a legal team. Adaptable and approachable, contributing positively to a professional, client-focused workplace environment

Benefits and Rewards:

This Family Solicitor role based in Leeds, West Yorkshire comes with a wide range of benefits such as hybrid flexible working as well as:

• £70,000 DOE
• Company pension scheme
• Contractual sick pay and enhanced maternity payments
• Recruitment bonus payments
• Flexible and remote working options are available for some roles
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and company days, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Employees also receive an additional half day holiday for Christmas and New Year's Eve
• Perkbox membership offering various discounts
• Life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
• Bupa Wellbeing Plan is provided, which can include membership for up to 4 children

About the company:

An award winning and The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 UK law firm based in Leeds, West Yorkshire with over 30 years’ experience helping people, families, and businesses through some of life’s trickiest moments. They offer more than just legal advice, they provide support, understanding, and practical guidance that’s tailored to their clients. For individuals and families, that means compassionate help with sensitive legal matters. For businesses, it means sharing their expertise to help growth and success. They are a trusted choice for anyone looking for reliable and empathetic legal advice across a wide range of areas.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Family Solicitor job, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760099.

If this job is not right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.