Senior Family Solicitor | Head of Department | 6+ PQE | Chelmsford/Essex
A respected regional firm is backing its Family practice in Essex and is looking for a senior lawyer to take full ownership of the department. This is not a caretaker role. It is a chance to build, lead and shape a family team with real autonomy and a clear route to partnership from day one.
The platform is already there. The brand is established. The work is flowing. What's needed now is a senior family solicitor ready to step into a visible, influential role.
The Role
* Lead and grow the Family department in Essex
* Act as the go-to senior family lawyer in the office
* Handle high-quality private family work, including complex finances and children matters
* Build and develop your own practice with strong referral and marketing support
* Drive local profile, relationships and reputation
* Recruit, mentor and develop the next generation of family lawyers
* Play a key role in the firm's wider family strategy
About You
* Senior Family Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE
* Strong experience in private family law and contested matters
* Commercial, confident and comfortable leading from the front
* Proven interest in business development and profile building
* Natural leader with partnership firmly in mind
What's on Offer
* Genuine Head of Department position
* Partnership pathway from the outset
* Immediate access to work and referrals
* Legal 500–recognised platform
* High-quality, often complex and HNW family matters
* Flexible working and supportive culture
* Competitive package with meaningful bonus potential
* Long-term leadership role within a growing regional firm
The Firm
A growing, well-regarded regional practice with a proven record of empowering senior lawyers. Strong internal referrals. Dedicated marketing support. A partner-led culture that rewards leadership, quality and long-term thinking.
Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.