Permanent

Family Solicitor

eNL
North Yorkshire
money-bag £35000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 12 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 11 November 2026
Ref: 61124124

About the Role

A Family Solicitor is sought for a permanent post in North Yorkshire, joining a well-regarded family department. The successful candidate, at NQ to 5 PQE, will manage a varied caseload covering matrimonial finance, private children work, relationship breakdown, cohabitation agreements and pre- and post-nuptial arrangements. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience. Strong technical ability, client care and advocacy skills are essential, alongside a proactive approach to business development. This position suits a committed lawyer seeking genuine progression within a supportive practice. Hybrid or flexible working may be available. Applications quoting reference 5707 are welcomed.

Family Solicitor / NQ-5 PQE / North Yorkshire / £60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join a growing team, handling a varied caseload with a focus on matrimonial finance and private children matters – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 5707
JOB TITLE: Family Solicitor                   
PQE REQUIRED: NQ-5        
LOCATION: North Yorkshire                 
SALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE)                    
THE ROLE:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join an established and highly regarded family department. You will handle a varied caseload of family law matters, with a particular focus on matrimonial finance and private children work. The role will also include advising on relationship breakdown, cohabitation agreements and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, providing practical and tailored advice to clients navigating often challenging personal circumstances. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the team.
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE, although newly qualified Solicitors will also be considered.
You will have experience in family law, ideally with exposure to matrimonial finance and private children matters. Strong communication and client care skills are essential, alongside the ability to provide clear, considered advice tailored to each client's circumstances.
You will be proactive, personable and keen to develop your career within a supportive team, with a genuine interest in building strong client relationships.
THE FIRM:
This opportunity is with a well established law firm with a strong presence across the Yorkshire market. The firm has a highly regarded family team and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced senior colleagues in a supportive environment.
A competitive salary is available depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing team.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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