About the Firm:
One of the oldest law firms in England, established in 1761, now a modern and progressive practice recognised by The Legal 500 and recently named the number one law firm in East Anglia for client recommendation by Legal 500 research. The Family team is trusted across the region for divorce, separation, child arrangements, financial matters and care proceedings, and the firm holds Silver Accreditation from Best Employers Eastern Region, reflecting its genuinely supportive and inclusive culture.
Head of Family Lawyer Position Overview:
- Lead, develop and grow a well-established and respected Family department
- Advise on complex, high-value privately funded family matters, including substantial assets and complex financial arrangements
- Shape the strategic direction and future of the team
- Support and mentor colleagues while maintaining high standards of client care
- Genuine leadership responsibility with strong opportunities for development
- Managing a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and children arrangements, from instruction through to resolution
- Advising clients on complex and high-value financial matters with sensitivity and professionalism
- Conducting detailed legal research and case analysis, liaising with experts, counsel and the courts
- Providing empathetic, client-focused support and keeping clients informed throughout
- Leading and developing the Family team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff, apprentices and trainee solicitors
- Driving business development through referrer relationships, networking and marketing events
- Contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the department
- Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent with significant privately funded family law expertise (typically around 8 years' experience or more)
- Demonstrable experience advising clients with substantial assets and complex financial arrangements
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to develop and grow a team
- Excellent client care skills with an empathetic and commercially minded approach
- Effective negotiation and strategic thinking skills
- A collaborative team player with a passion for delivering outstanding client care
- Business development ability and a proactive approach to growing the department
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible and part-time working considered
- Career development and progression
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to lead and shape a highly regarded department
- And more
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003