We seek an experienced and commercially minded Head of Family Solicitor to lead and grow our Family Law department. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, proven management capability, and a track record in business development.
The Role
You will take overall responsibility for the strategic direction, performance, and growth of the Family department, ensuring high-quality legal service delivery while driving profitability and client growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Excellence
* Manage a varied caseload of complex family matters including divorce, financial remedy, private children work, and cohabitation disputes.
* Provide expert legal advice in line with current legislation and case law, ensuring compliance with SRA standards.
* Supervise and support fee earners, maintaining high standards of legal drafting, advocacy, and client care.
Leadership & Management
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of solicitors and support staff, including performance management and reviews.
* Set departmental objectives, KPIs, and budgets, monitoring performance against targets.
* Implement and improve processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and client service delivery.
Service Delivery & Operations
* Ensure effective file management, billing, and financial control across the department.
* Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
* Work collaboratively with other departments to provide a seamless client experience.
Business Development & Growth
* Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Family department.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships and referral networks.
* Actively promote the firm through networking, events, and thought leadership (e.g. articles, seminars).
* Identify opportunities for new services, markets, and revenue streams.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 5+ years’ PQE in Family Law.
* Strong technical expertise across a broad range of privately funded family matters.
* Proven experience in leading or managing a team within a legal environment.
* Excellent leadership and people management skills.
* Commercial awareness with a demonstrable ability to generate work and grow a department.
* Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
* Leadership opportunity with genuine influence over departmental strategy
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Team Building – Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party
* Professional Development – Structured, funded and supported training encouraged
* Bonus Scheme – Criteria for eligibility
* Health and Wellbeing Benefits
* Legal Services – Criteria for eligibility
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme – Criteria for eligibility
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