At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a dynamic family law team while driving strategic development.
- Company: Established London practice with a focus on family law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, employee assistance programme, and hybrid working after probation.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Step into a senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy.
- Qualifications: Senior family lawyer with strong private family experience and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 105000 £ per year.
Head of Family Law | SE London | circa £100K + Hybrid Working after probation
Are you an experienced family law leader ready to take ownership of a department and drive meaningful growth? This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a Head of Family role within a well‑established London practice based in their SE London office. The firm has an existing private family team of two senior lawyers and is now seeking a dynamic Head of Family who can grow the team, develop the work and shape the long‑term direction of the department. With no equity partners currently in the team, this is a rare chance to take on a visible leadership role with genuine influence.
The Opportunity
- Lead, mentor and expand a private family team
- Drive business development and build a strong, sustainable caseload
- Develop and deliver the department’s strategic growth plan
- Work closely with senior leadership to elevate the firm’s family offering
- Bring energy, vision and a proactive approach to team development
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys building something of their own and wants to step into a senior leadership position.
What they are looking for
- A senior family lawyer with strong private family experience
- Someone confident in growing a team and developing new work streams
- A commercially minded leader who enjoys BD and relationship‑building
- Someone ready to take full ownership of a department
Package & Working Pattern
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits package currently under review
- Hybrid working probation
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity contact Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 02084642506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).
Senior Family Solicitor employer: Lr Locums
Join a well-established London practice as the Head of Family Law in SE London, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead and shape a growing team. The firm offers a supportive work culture with a focus on employee development, hybrid working options after probation, and a competitive benefits package, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful leadership roles in family law.
