Head of Family Law

Salary: Highly competitive, commensurate with experience (negotiable – up to £85k as benchmark) + bonus
Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working Available)
 

We are excited to partner with a prestigious, Legal 500-recognised, Lexcel accredited law firm in search of an ambitious Head of Family Law to lead their growing Private Family Department based in Coventry, covering multi sites.

This is a great opportunity to head up a busy team within a well-established and successful, growing firm that almost doubled their workforce last year and who place a strong emphasis on career development and a supportive working culture.

About the Role:
This senior leadership position offers excellent scope for career progression. The firm is seeking an ambitious, experienced Family Lawyer to lead the team, driving forward an already successful department while managing a varied caseload. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the Family Department, working alongside a supportive and dynamic team.

The role involves:

• Managing a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangement orders, domestic abuse, child abduction, and mediation.
• Liaising with clients regularly, ensuring they are kept fully informed
• Mentoring, supporting, and developing other members of the team, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional growth.
• Leading the department in driving strategic goals and ensuring continued success and expansion.

About You:
 The ideal candidate will have:

• Fully qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive status
• Significant experience managing a privately funded family law caseload
• A strong desire to further your career in a leadership role
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Proven experience mentoring and leading a team

This is a full time permanent job, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. 

What’s on offer?

• Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme – A highly attractive salary commensurate with experience, plus a bonus structure.
• Hybrid Working – Flexible hybrid working options to help maintain work-life balance.
• Generous Leave – Additional discretionary paid leave over the Christmas period, and your birthday off
• Ongoing Development – Regular training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive Culture – A collaborative, friendly, and inclusive working environment.
• Social Events – A programme of social events to foster a positive team dynamic.
• Free Parking   – whilst working in the office

If you are an experienced Family Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a respected firm that offers not only competitive financial rewards but also a clear path for professional growth.

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.