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Posted 22 July, 2026

Branch Manager / Family Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group
Cirencester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Branch Manager | Senior Family Solicitor (5+ PQE)

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Cirencester | Hybrid working

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Nationwide Family firm | Salary up to £65k + Lucrative bonus

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Are you an experienced Family Law Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role and make your mark?

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Our client, a well-established firm with 15+ 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.

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The Role

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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.

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You will play a central role in shaping the office’s culture, reputation, and commercial success from the ground up.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children work, and domestic abuse cases
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  • Lead the setup and development of the new branch office
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  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a growing team of legal and support staff
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  • Drive business development and build strong local relationships
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  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and firm-wide standards
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  • Contribute to the strategic growth and profitability of the office
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About You

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  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE in Family Law
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  • Proven experience handling a broad range of privately funded and/or legal aid family matters
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  • Strong leadership or supervisory experience (or clear readiness to step into a leadership role)
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  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
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  • Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
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  • Organised, ambitious, and capable of working autonomously
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Benefits

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  • Salary up to £65k
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  • Lucrative bonus 24%+
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  • 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
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  • Private healthcare
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  • Enhanced pension scheme
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  • Free parking
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  • Development opportunities, charity days and Staff events
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Apply Now

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If you are an experienced Family Solicitor looking to take the next step into a leadership role and make a tangible impact within a growing firm, we would love to hear from you.