Family Solicitor - 5yrs PQE

2026-08-14T00:00:00

Aberdeen

Aberdeen

GB

AB24 5

Any

2026-09-11T18:08:50.393

Join a leading Family Law team advising high-net-worth individuals on complex and sensitive matters.

Slater Heelis is recognised as one of the North West's most respected law firms, with an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice and client service. Our highly regarded Family team advises a broad range of clients, including entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals facing complex family law issues.

Demonstrating the strength of our private client offering, Slater Heelis' Family Law team is ranked in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide, placing it among an elite group of firms recognised UK-wide for their work with high-net-worth clients. The team has also been specifically commended for its family law expertise in The Times Best Law Firms for three consecutive years, reflecting its reputation for delivering exceptional client service and legal advice.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our successful and ambitious team to work on high-quality caseload of privately funded family matters, including:

High-quality divorce and separation work for an established private client base

Complex financial remedy cases requiring strategic and commercial thinking

Instructions from high-net-worth clients with substantial asset portfolios

Sensitive and often high-profile private children matters

Bespoke pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements for wealth preservation and risk management

Advising on family business structures, succession planning and asset protection strategies

Urgent and impactful domestic abuse applications where your expertise can make a real difference

You will have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while collaborating with experienced specialists on complex and challenging matters. The role also offers significant client contact and opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of the department.

About You

We are looking for a solicitor who can demonstrate:

5+ years PQE in Family Law

Experience managing a privately funded caseload

Exposure to HNW and complex financial matters

Excellent technical and drafting skills

Strong client relationship and communication abilities

A commercial mindset and interest in business development

A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client care

Why Join Slater Heelis?

At Slater Heelis, our reputation is built on expertise, trust, and outstanding service. We offer:

Access to high-quality HNW and complex family law work

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Genuine career progression opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits package

A strong investment in professional development

In addition to base salary, we operate a discretionary bonus scheme across the firm that is designed to reward fee earning and broader contributions that help drive the Slater Heelis firm forward. Fee Earners: Eligible for up to 9.5% of salary, plus 5% of fees over target.

Flexible Time Off: Up to 28 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off, 8 bank holidays, and additional leave on your 3, 5 and 10-year anniversaries.

Agile Working

Growth: We are a leading regional law firm backed by the Lawfront Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth - investing in our people, embracing AI and innovative technologies, and enhancing our ways of working to help teams operate more efficiently, collaborate effectively, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Comprehensive Wellbeing Package, including:

24/7 virtual GP access

Second medical opinions

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support, including CBT and counselling

Nutritional support sessions

Physiotherapy consultations

Lifestyle coaching and wellbeing assessments

Additional Benefits

A Community Culture - with regular social and networking events.

Critical Illness Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme and Technology Discount Scheme

4Health Cash Plan, helping to cover everyday healthcare costs such as dental treatment, eye care and physiotherapy.

Access to discounted gym memberships

A real commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - all amazing people are welcome at Slater Heelis. We ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected and able to succeed.

Enhanced Family Leave benefits

Access to a flexible benefits platform, including options such as buying and selling annual leave, season ticket loans, travel insurance and other optional benefits through salary sacrifice.

About Slater Heelis

Slater Heelis has a dynamic and energetic team. They are certainly at the top of their game in the Northwest market and area first choice for those looking for quality representation. They are pragmatic and sensible in their advice and always take a personable, human approach.

If you are an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to develop your career within a highly respected HNW practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the award-winning Slater Heelis Family team.

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Join a leading Family Law team advising high-net-worth individuals on complex and sensitive matters.
Slater Heelis is recognised as one of the North West's most respected law firms, with an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice and client service. Our highly regarded Family team advises a broad range of clients, including entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals facing complex family law issues.
Demonstrating the strength of our private client offering, Slater Heelis' Family Law team is ranked in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide, placing it among an elite group of firms recognised UK-wide for their work with high-net-worth clients. The team has also been specifically commended for its family law expertise in The Times Best Law Firms for three consecutive years, reflecting its reputation for delivering exceptional client service and legal advice.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our successful and ambitious team to work on high-quality caseload of privately funded family matters, including:High-quality divorce and separation work for an established private client baseComplex financial remedy cases requiring strategic and commercial thinkingInstructions from high-net-worth -worth clients with substantial asset portfoliosSensitive and often high-profile private children mattersBespoke pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements for wealth preservation and risk managementAdvising on family business structures, succession planning and asset protection strategiesUrgent and impactful domestic abuse applications where your expertise can make a real differenceYou will have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while collaborating with experienced specialists on complex and challenging matters. The role also offers significant client contact and opportunities to contribute
to the continued growth of the department.

Why Join Slater Heelis?At Slater Heelis, our reputation is built on expertise, trust, and outstanding service. We offer:Access to high-quality HNW and complex family law workA supportive and collaborative team environmentGenuine career progression opportunitiesHybrid and flexible working arrangementsCompetitive salary and benefits packageA strong investment in professional development
In addition to base salary, we operate a discretionary bonus scheme across the firm that is designed to reward fee earning and broader contributions that help drive the Slater Heelis firm forward. Fee Earners: Eligible for up to 9.5% of salary, plus 5% of fees over target.Flexible Time Off: Up to 28 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off, 8 bank holidays, and additional leave on your 3, 5 and 10-year anniversaries.Agile Working:Growth: We are a leading regional law firm backed by the Lawfront Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth - investing in our people, embracing AI and innovative technologies, and enhancing our ways of working to help teams operate more efficiently, collaborate effectively, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.Life Assurance and Income Protection InsurancePrivate Medical InsuranceComprehensive Wellbeing Package, including:24/7 virtual GP accessSecond medical opinionsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental health support, including
CBT and counsellingNutritional support sessionsPhysiotherapy consultationsLifestyle coaching and wellbeing assessmentsA Community Culture - with regular social and networking events.Critical Illness CoverCycle to Work Scheme and Technology Discount Scheme4Health Cash Plan, helping to cover everyday healthcare costs such as dental treatment, eye care and physiotherapy.Access to discounted gym membershipsA real commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - all amazing people are welcome at Slater Heelis. We ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected and able to succeed.Enhanced Family Leave benefitsAccess to a flexible benefits platform, including options such as buying and selling annual leave, season ticket loans, travel insurance and other optional benefits through salary sacrifice.
About Slater HeelisSlater Heelis has a dynamic and energetic team. They are certainly at the top of their game in the Northwest market and area first choice for those looking for quality representation. They are pragmatic and sensible in their advice and always take a personable, human approach.
If you are an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to develop your career within a highly respected HNW practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the award-winning Slater Heelis Family team.

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