Our client, a national law firm, are recruiting for an ambitious Family Solicitor to be Head of Department for their office in London or Birmingham. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with scope to shape the team, drive growth, and manage a diverse caseload with a strong focus on privately funded and Legal Aid Agency (LAA) matters. Overview You’ll be responsible for leading a well-established team, overseeing casework quality, and playing a central role in departmental development. The ideal candidate will have experience handling private children law cases and family finance, alongside familiarity with publicly funded work. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the Family Law department, ensuring high standards of client care, compliance, and performance • Handle your own caseload, with an emphasis on private children matters and selected Legal Aid cases • Oversee and support junior solicitors and legal staff, offering mentorship and quality control • Engage in business development initiatives to grow the firm’s private family law offering • Maintain and build strong relationships with external partners, referrers, and professional networks • Ensure compliance with LAA billing procedures, funding regulations, and internal protocols Requirements • Qualified Solicitor with 5 years PQE in Family Law • Extensive experience with both privately funded and LAA family matters • Strong background in private children law (e.g., residence, contact, relocation) • Prior experience supervising or managing legal teams • Excellent understanding of LAA billing, compliance, and cost management • Confident communicator with strategic thinking and leadership capability • Panel membership (Resolution, Law Society Family Panel) is highly desirable Desirable • Existing network or client base in the Birmingham or London regions • Experience in developing or expanding a legal team or service line What’s on Offer • Senior leadership role with autonomy and clear progression path • Competitive salary and benefits package • Flexible working arrangements • Supportive team culture and modern working practices • Opportunity to shape a growing department within a respected national practice Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly