Branch Manager | Senior Family Solicitor (5+ PQE)
Cirencester | Hybrid working
Nationwide Family firm | Salary up to £65k + Lucrative bonus
Are you an experienced Family Law Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role and make your mark?
Our client, a well‑established firm with 20 offices nationwide specialising in family law, is expanding and launching a new office in the Cirencester area. They are seeking a senior solicitor to take on a dual role – managing a high‑quality caseload while leading the setup, development, and ongoing success of the new branch as Branch Manager.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity combining legal practice with leadership and business development. As Branch Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and growing the new office while maintaining a high‑quality caseload of family law matters. You will play a central role in shaping the office’s culture, reputation, and commercial success from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children work, and domestic abuse cases.
* Lead the setup and development of the new branch office.
* Recruit, mentor, and manage a growing team of legal and support staff.
* Drive business development and build strong local relationships.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and firm‑wide standards.
* Contribute to the strategic growth and profitability of the office.
About You
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE in Family Law.
* Proven experience handling a broad range of privately funded and/or legal aid family matters.
* Strong leadership or supervisory experience (or clear readiness to step into a leadership role).
* Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development.
* Excellent interpersonal and client care skills.
* Organised, ambitious, and capable of working autonomously.
Benefits
* Salary up to £65k
* Lucrative bonus 24%+
* 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Private healthcare
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Free parking
* Development opportunities, charity days and Staff events
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