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Recruitment Consultant - Specialising in Private Client & Family Law within the Legal Sector - West Midlands
Role: Head of Family Department
Firm: Legal 500 Firm
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits
I’m currently partnering with a prestigious Legal 500 law firm in Birmingham that’s looking to appoint an experienced Head of Family Department to lead and develop their well-established team. This is a standout opportunity for a senior Family Solicitor or existing Head of Department who’s ready to take the next step in a forward-thinking, supportive, and highly regarded firm.
You’ll play a key strategic role — leading a team, managing a quality caseload, and helping shape the department’s future growth.
The Role
* Lead and manage the Family Law department, ensuring delivery of exceptional client service.
* Handle a caseload of privately funded Family matters (Divorce, Financial Remedy, Private Children).
* Drive departmental performance, contributing to business strategy and growth.
* Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and support staff.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development initiatives.
* Ensure financial performance targets and billing expectations are met.
About You
* A qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Family Law (10+ years PQE preferred).
* Proven leadership or team management experience within a Family department.
* Strong technical expertise in all areas of privately funded Family work.
* Demonstrable billing record with a commercial, results-driven approach.
* Excellent communication, mentoring, and business development skills.
* Ambitious, strategic, and passionate about growing a successful team.
What’s on Offer
* Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid working – flexibility to balance office and home-based work.
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing Legal 500 practice.
* Autonomy to shape and grow a thriving Family department.
* Supportive, professional culture with genuine long-term prospects.
If you’re an experienced Family Solicitor or current Head of Department ready to lead a team at one of Birmingham’s most respected firms, I’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or email tia.swift@simpsonjudge.co.uk for a confidential chat
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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