Family Partner & Head of Department | L500 Ranked firm | London, City | Hybrid Working | An excellent chance to Build, Lead, and Shape Your Own Practice
The Firm:
This is a firm built with a clear purpose: to give senior lawyers the platform to own, grow, and lead their specialism without the constraints of a traditional structure.
With a remote-first model and an entrepreneurial mindset, the firm has attracted lawyers who want greater control over their careers and a more direct link between performance and progression.
Growth is deliberate and strategic. Senior hires are not brought in to maintain the status quo—they are hired to build, influence, and become long-term leaders within the business.
Progression is tied to contribution, meaning those who drive growth and develop teams are given genuine opportunities to step into broader leadership roles over time.
The Role:
As Head of Family, you will take full ownership of the department—leading its direction while maintaining a strong personal practice.
You will handle a broad range of family matters, build your own client base, and play a central role in expanding the department. Alongside this, you will mentor junior lawyers and work closely with the Directors on strategy, growth, and long-term planning.
The role could be fully remote, with quarterly in-person strategy sessions and key client or networking events.
Why This Role?
- Own and shape a department – Take full responsibility for strategy, growth, and direction.
- Clear route to senior leadership – Progression is based on what you build and deliver, not time served.
- Build a team around you – Opportunity to recruit, mentor, and develop your own team.
- Direct impact on earnings and growth – Your clients and billing directly influence success and reward.
- Flexible, modern working – Remote structure with meaningful collaboration, not presenteeism.
The Candidate & Package:
- You will be a senior Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) with strong technical experience across matrimonial, financial, and children matters, combined with a commercial and proactive approach.
- You may already be leading a team, or ready to step into a role where you can. A track record of building relationships, generating work, and mentoring others will be key.
- A competitive, performance-driven package that reflects your contribution
- The chance for Fully remote working
- Autonomy to build and grow your practice
- Direct access to leadership and decision-making
- A genuine pathway to long-term leadership and progression
This is a role for someone who wants more than just another position—it’s an opportunity to build something, lead from the front, and shape your own future within a growing firm.