Are you an experienced solicitor ready to lead and shape an award-winning Family Law department? Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm, is seeking a driven and compassionate Head of Family Law to oversee a talented team and provide strategic vision. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact in a supportive, ambitious firm that champions high standards, flexible working, and client-centred outcomes.

Head of Family Law – Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational day-to-day leadership, support, and direction to a multidisciplinary family law team including solicitors, legal executives, and support staff.
• Oversee and manage case allocations, workflow, and resource planning to ensure the effective delivery of client services.
• Coordinate and deliver structured supervision, file reviews, and ongoing training, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and best practice in family law.
• Act as a role model for the firm’s values; lead by example in professionalism, ethical conduct, and client care.

Family Law Practice – Key Operational Duties

• Handle or supervise complex and high-profile family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, private and public law children matters, cohabitation disputes, domestic abuse, and mediation.
• Continue to build the firm’s family department reputation, ensuring delivery of high quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services.
• Strategically drive the department’s development in line with the wider firm’s growth and client service goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in family legislation and regulatory requirements.

Client-Care, Business Development and Team Wellbeing

• Build and foster strong, enduring client relationships based on understanding, empathy, and exceptional service.
• Manage client feedback to help shape continuous improvement and maintain the firm’s outstanding reputation in family law.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and BD teams to develop strategies for growth, networking, and raising the department’s profile locally and nationally.
• Encourage an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.

Required Skills & Experience for the Head of Family Law Role

• Qualified solicitor (Minimum 4 years PQE)
• Proven experience managing junior employees or leading a department within a law firm (family law experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high standards of client care and legal technical excellence.
• Outstanding communication, coaching, and organisational skills.
• Commercially astute, with business development experience or ambition to help shape and grow a leading legal team.
• Calm, positive, and collaborative in approach, resilient under pressure, and proactive in decision making.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and creating a positive work environment.

Opportunities & Benefits – Why Join This Leading Family Law Team?

• A prominent leadership role with autonomy to help shape the future of the family department
• Collaborative, supportive senior leadership and a platform to make a positive difference
• Career progression within a forward-thinking, client-centred law firm
• Diverse, high-quality family work with new opportunities arising from continued firm growth
• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements and an inclusive, wellbeing-focused culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you are a passionate, ambitious family law professional dedicated to leading and inspiring others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.