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Head of Family Law\n\nSalary: c£75,000 to £85,000 - negotiable, commensurate with experience\nLocation: Nottingham with hybrid working available. Also covering 3 other Midlands locations.\n\nWe are excited to partner with a prestigious group of well-established law firms, in search of an ambitious Head of Private Family Law to lead their growing Private Family Law team across 4 Midlands locations. The role will be based in Arnold, Nottingham.
Hybrid working is available. \n\nThis is a great opportunity to head up a busy, successful team within a well-established and successful, growing law firm group, that places a strong emphasis on career development and a supportive working culture.\n\nAbout the Role:\nThis senior leadership position offers excellent scope for further career progression. We are seeking an ambitious, experienced, fully qualified Family Lawyer to lead the team, and drive forward an already successful department across 4 Midlands locations, while managing a varied caseload of your own. \n\nYou will play a key role in shaping the future of the Private Family Department, working alongside a supportive and dynamic team.\n\nThe role involves:\n\nMentoring, supporting, and developing other members of the team, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional growth.\nLeading the department in driving strategic goals and ensuring continued success and expansion\nManaging a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangement orders, domestic abuse, child abduction, and mediation.\nLiaising with clients regularly, ensuring they are kept fully informedAbout You:\n The ideal candidate will have:\n\nFully qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive status\nSignificant experience managing a privately funded family law caseload\nStrong leadership skills \nExcellent communication skills and a client-focused approach\nProven experience mentoring and leading a teamThis is a full time permanent job, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. \n\nBenefits:\n\nCompetitive Salary plus Bonus Scheme – A highly attractive salary commensurate with experience, plus a bonus structure.\nHybrid Working – Flexible hybrid working options to help maintain work-life balance.\nOngoing Development – Excellent career development opportunities.\nSupportive Culture – A collaborative, friendly, and inclusive working environment.\nSocial Events – A programme of social events to foster a positive team dynamic.\nFree Parking - whilst working in the officeIf you are an experienced Family Lawyer or a Family Law Department Head, looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a respected law firm group that offers not only competitive financial rewards but also a clear path for professional growth.\n\nNote: A highly competitive salary is offered, commensurate with PQE.
The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. \n\nFor more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment\n\nAbout Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment\n\nTalentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.\n\nWe offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.\n\nAbout Your Consultant\n\nTracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! \n\nTracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.\n\nKnow anyone who might be interested?
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