Head of Department – Family Law
Lincoln (flexible across multiple offices)
Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 DOE
I’m currently working with a well-established, multi-office law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Family Lawyer into a senior leadership position as Head of Department – Family Law.
This role would suit a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (with appropriate Practitioner Rights) who is ready to take ownership of a Family department, contribute strategically to its growth, and lead a team while maintaining a strong personal caseload.
The firm operates across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, with flexibility on office location.
The Role
Leadership & Management
• Overall responsibility for the Family Department across all offices
• Recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new team members
• Reviewing and maintaining compliant precedents, policies, and processes
• Work allocation for new starters and leavers
• Liaising with HR on employee-related matters
• Providing remote support to fee earners across offices
• Promoting an inclusive and collaborative departmental culture
Compliance & Supervision
• Chairing quarterly departmental meetings
• Supervising up to 3 team members, including technical and probation reviews
• Reviewing all Family supervision reports
• Attending six-monthly Head of Department meetings
• Oversight of high-risk matters
Client Work & Business Development
• Managing a varied Family law caseload
• Generating new work and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Developing the department and increasing cross-referrals
• Meeting agreed fee income targets
• Staying up to date with changes in Family law and practice
Marketing & Profile
• Attending networking and marketing events
• Working closely with the firm’s Marketing team
• Collaborating with other department heads to encourage cross-referrals
• Leading the annual Legal 500 submission for the Family team
The Ideal Candidate
• Experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Previous management or supervisory experience (or ready to step up)
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness
• High standards of client care and compliance
• Confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style
What’s on Offer
• Senior leadership role within a respected regional firm
• Flexible working location across multiple offices
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a department
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact me directly.
nathan@ljwsolutions.com