Head of Private Family and Domestic Abuse

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial Head of Private Family and Domestic Abuse to unify existing teams and drive strategic growth of this department from London.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to build a practice with the support, reputation and infrastructure of an established Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners recognised firm.

We are looking for someone who wants more than simply managing an existing caseload. We are seeking a leader who is excited by the opportunity to develop a new service, build a new client base, recruit and mentor a team, and shape the future direction of our Private Family offering.

About The Role

As Head of Private Family & Domestic Abuse, you will have responsibility for unifying and growing the department. Initially, you will manage your own caseload while developing the practice through business development, networking and building professional relationships. As the department grows, you will recruit, supervise and lead your own team.

You will work closely with the firm's partners and Senior Management, who are committed to investing in the continued expansion of our Family Department.

Your Experience

You will have significant experience in private family law, including:

• Private Law Children's matters
• Domestic Abuse, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders
• Divorce and Financial remedy proceedings
• Cohabitation and unmarried couples disputes
• General Family Law matters

Experience of Legal Aid private family work would be advantageous, together with an understanding of Legal Aid Agency requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years' PQE
• Has extensive experience managing private family and domestic abuse matters
• Has the ambition and commercial awareness to build and grow a successful department
• Has previous supervisory or management experience or is ready to step into a leadership role
• Is confident in undertaking their own advocacy where appropriate
• Has excellent client care and relationship management skills
• Enjoys networking and developing new business opportunities
• Has a following or established referrer network (desirable but not essential)
• Shares our commitment to delivering outstanding client service

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to build something with genuine autonomy whilst benefiting from the support of an established, successful firm. Our lawyers are supported by dedicated administrative teams, billing and credit control specialists, legal support staff and inbound telephony teams, allowing Fee Earners to focus on delivering excellent services.

Our offices are modern, friendly and entirely paperless, with significant investment in technology to support efficient hybrid working.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme and profit sharing
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and our Christmas and New Year office closure
• Your birthday off in addition to annual leave
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Benenden Healthcare
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Firm laptop and mobile phone
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Administrative and secretarial support
• Dedicated billing and credit control teams
• Annual appraisal and salary reviews
• Bi-annual Summer and Christmas social events
• Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

About GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates is a multi-office, multi-service firm recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for excellence across a wide range of legal disciplines.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive firm that is committed to investing in its people and developing new opportunities for growth.

If you are looking for the opportunity to establish and lead a new Private Family & Domestic Abuse department with the backing of a respected and growing firm, we would love to hear from you.