Head of Family Law | SE London | circa £100K + Hybrid Working after probation
Are you an experienced family law leader ready to take ownership of a department and drive meaningful growth? This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a Head of Family role within a well‑established London practice based in their SE London office.
The firm has an existing private family team of two senior lawyers and is now seeking a dynamic Head of Family who can grow the team, develop the work and shape the long‑term direction of the department. With no equity partners currently in the team, this is a rare chance to take on a visible leadership role with genuine influence.
The Opportunity
As Head of Family, you will:
* Lead, mentor and expand a private family team
* Drive business development and build a strong, sustainable caseload
* Develop and deliver the department’s strategic growth plan
* Work closely with senior leadership to elevate the firm’s family offering
* Bring energy, vision and a proactive approach to team development
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys building something of their own and wants to step into a senior leadership position.
What they are looking for
* A senior family lawyer with strong private family experience
* Someone confident in growing a team and developing new work streams
* A commercially minded leader who enjoys BD and relationship‑building
* Someone ready to take full ownership of a department
Package & Working Pattern
* Salary: circa £100K
* 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Benefits package currently under review
* Hybrid working probation
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity contact Alison Banks at or call for a confidential discussion on 02084642506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).