Head of Family Law

Our client, a leading legal 500 law firm, are looking to recruit a new Head of Family Law to lead and support their private family law team in central Newcastle. The role would suit an experienced Solicitor with upwards of 6-8 years' PQE, who is a confident leader and has prior experience leading a team of family Solicitors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Family Solicitors, fee earners and support staff.
• Handling a caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial settlement, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes and pre/ post nuptial agreements as well as providing expert legal advice to high-net-worth individuals.
• Setting the strategic direction of the department, developing business plans, and driving the growth of the team.
• Identifying opportunities for business development, building client relationships and enhancing the firms reputation in family law.
• Dealing with recruitment, training and development.
• Being the point of contact for complex queries, and ensuring an excellent level of client care across the department.

Requirements:

• A qualified Solicitor with upwards of 6 years' PQE.
• A confident leader, with experience leading a team of Family Solicitors and support staff.
• A confident networker, with strong business development skills.
• Experienced in running a caseload of private family law matters.

What's on offer?:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience (can be discussed at application stage).
• Extensive benefits.
• Ongoing career development.
• Support from the wider management team.
• An excellent opportunity to run a reputable family law team.

To apply for this Head of Family Law role, please do so via the link or contact Chloe Murphy in the Private Practice East Division on 0113 467 9783.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.