Family Head of Department

Henderson Scott; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Hybrid working

Ongoing training and professional development

Leadership role with career progression

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Bexleyheath is seeking a Head of Department for its Family Law team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' PQE and experience in handling complex family matters. The role offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £100,000, with a bonus structure. You will lead the department, manage a diverse caseload, and enjoy hybrid working options. This is a strategic leadership opportunity in a supportive law firm focused on quality work and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across private family and childcare matters.
• Confident managing a full caseload independently.
• A genuine desire to build, mentor and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Family department.
• Handle a varied and high-quality caseload.
• Shape the future growth and direction of the department.

Skills

Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE

Experience in private family and childcare matters

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Children Panel accreditation (desirable)

STEP qualification (or working towards) (desirable)

Job description

Family Law لیگ – Head of Department (10+ PQE)

Location: Bexleyheath
Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 + bonus
Working pattern: Full-time | Hybrid working available

We are recruiting for an experienced Family Solicitor to take on a Head of Department role within this firm's established and growing Family Law team.

The Role

You will have responsibility for managing and developing the Family department, while handling a varied'et high-quality caseload including:

• Divorce and financial remedy matters
• Private Law Children work
• Domestic abuse cases, including Non‑Molestation and Occupation Orders
• General family matters, including cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes

You will run cases from instruction to completion, supported by experienced administrative staff, while playing a key role in shaping the future growth and direction of the department.

About You

• Solicitor with a minimum of 10 years' PQE in Family Law
• Strong experience across private family and childcare matters
• Children Panel accreditation is desirable
• STEP qualification (or working towards) is desirable
• Confident managing a full caseload independently
• A genuine desire to build, mentor and lead a team
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 - £100,000, dependent on experience
• Bonus structure, enabling you to share in the success and growth of the firm
• Hybrid working, supporting a healthy work‑life balance
• Leadership role with significant scope for career progression and team expansion
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, collaborative environment within a strong multi‑office firm

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Family lawyer looking to take the next step into a strategic leadership role within a firm that values quality work, client care, and long‑term growth.