Family Law Head of Team

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Family Law Head of Team in Greater London. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000pa and provides numerous benefits including hybrid working, dedicated administrative support, and various perks like a birthday day off, profit sharing, and health care. The candidate must have 3+ years of PQE and experience in both public and private family law matters, demonstrating effective leadership and advocacy skills.

Benefits

Healthcare

Birthday off

Profit sharing bonuses

Pension scheme

Firm laptop and mobile

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development

Supportive supervision

Summer and Christmas parties

Competitive training packages

Modern paperless environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in family law matters.
• Experience in both Public and Private family law.
• Proactive attitude towards networking and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Handle care proceedings and public law outline matters.
• Oversee divorce and financial settlement cases.
• Support general family matters including cohabitation disputes.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Advocacy

Networking

Business Development

Job description

Our client, ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, is seeking a Family Law Head of Team to join them.

You will enjoy a range of benefits, including hybrid working, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year, a birthday day off, healthcare, administrative support, a firm-provided computer and mobile, annual appraisals and salary reviews, and many other great incentives.

About the Firm

A nationally recognised law firm with over 20 years’ experience, ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and featured in The Times Best Law Firms (2023–2025). The firm handles both private and publicly funded work and continues to grow nationwide with a team of 200+ professionals.

Key responsibilities for the Family Law Head of Team role

• Care Proceedings and PLO matters
• Divorce and finances
• Private Law Children
• Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation / Occupation Orders
• General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes.

Key requirements for this Family Law Head of Team role

• 3+ years PQE.
• Able to lead and supervise a growing team.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Confident in own advocacy.
• Following preferred.
• Willing to pursue panel accreditation.
• Proactive in networking and business development.
• Experience in both Public and Private matters

Benefits for this Family Law Head of Team opportunity

• Salary up to £70,000pa
• Your birthday off
• Profit sharing through bonuses
• Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
• Health Care
• Admin support.
• Firm laptop and mobile phone
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development.
• Hybrid working
• Supportive supervision from mentors.
• Appraisals and salary reviews.
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Additional perks and benefits.
• Competitive training packages.
• Modern paperless environment
• Billing/Credit Control team