Senior Management Opportunity - Head of Family Law DepartmentLocation: Banbury or Leamington Spa (with flexible hybrid working)Salary: Up to £70,000 - negotiable, in line with experience
Are you an experienced Family Law Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We’re partnering with a highly respected, Lexcel-accredited, Legal 500-recognised law firm to recruit a Head of Department to lead their growing and successful Private Family Law team.
This is a pivotal senior management position—ideal for someone with the vision and drive to lead, inspire, and make a real impact. With a supportive team, a strong client base, and the autonomy to shape departmental strategy, this is a unique opportunity for a talented and passionate family law professional who’s ready to lead from the front.
The role will involve:
1. Leading and managing a thriving Family Law Department, providing strong leadership to the team, ensuring they have clear training and development plans
2. Conducting regular performance and file reviews for all team members
3. Managing departmental budgets and finances
4. Ensuring the development of all staff
5. Managing own caseload of financial remedy and private law children matters
6. Interviewing and advising clients in all matters relating to family law ...