A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to take on a strategic leadership role as Head of Family Law. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to lead an established department, influence its future direction and play a key role in the wider growth of the business.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical family law expertise with proven leadership skills, overseeing a thriving private family practice whilst driving business development, team performance and departmental growth.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of privately funded family law matters while leading a dedicated team of legal professionals. Working closely with senior management, the Head of Family Law will be responsible for developing the department's long-term strategy, enhancing its market presence and ensuring the highest standards of client service are maintained.

The role would suit an experienced Family Solicitor who enjoys mentoring others, building client relationships and contributing to the commercial success of a growing law firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing a comprehensive caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, private children matters and cohabitation disputes
• Leading, mentoring and developing members of the Family Law team
• Driving departmental growth through business development and networking activities
• Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Working alongside marketing professionals to increase the firm's profile within the local market
• Monitoring financial performance, billing targets and departmental profitability
• Conducting supervision, performance reviews and file audits
• Managing complaints and ensuring exceptional client care standards
• Supporting recruitment, retention and development of legal talent
• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal quality procedures
• Contributing to the firm's wider strategic objectives and growth plans

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from experienced Family Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor status with ideally 6+ years' PQE in Family Law
• Strong expertise in privately funded family matters
• Previous leadership, supervisory or team management experience
• A proven track record of business development and client relationship management
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of departmental financial performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and strategic approach to department growth
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence representing the firm at networking events and within the wider community

Salary & Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional development and work-life balance, including:

Flexible Working

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working options
• Dress for Your Day policy

AnnualLeave

• 31 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Christmas office closure
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted legal services
• Employee referral incentives
• Client referral bonus scheme

Career Progression

• Structured mentoring and leadership support
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Genuine pathway towards Partnership and senior leadership positions

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers far more than a traditional Head of Department position. The successful candidate will be joining a progressive and ambitious law firm that actively invests in its people and provides a clear route for career advancement. With significant autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing Family Law department, this role is ideal for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their legal career. Please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment for more information or apply online.

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