Family Lawyer

Law Staff Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd in Norwich seeks a Head of Family Lawyer to lead a well-regarded Family department delivering high-quality privately funded work. You will shape the strategic direction, mentor colleagues, and drive client-focused service with a proactive business development mindset.

The role offers flexible working options, genuine career development and a supportive culture within a Legal 500 ranked practice. Strong leadership is essential to sustain the firm’s reputation and growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with substantial privately funded family law experience (8+ years).
• Strong leadership qualities with ability to grow and lead a team.
• Excellent client care skills with a commercial mindset.
• Business development ability and proactive approach to growing the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Family department, delivering high-quality privately funded work.
• Advise on complex, high-value family matters including assets and financial arrangements.
• Shape strategic direction and future growth of the team.
• Mentor colleagues while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Drive business development through referrer relationships, networking and events.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client care

Negotiation

Team development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Are you a Head of Family Lawyer looking to lead a Legal 500 ranked team offering a Competitive Salary, flexible working, genuine career development, a supportive culture and more? This is an excellent opportunity to lead and grow a highly regarded Family department delivering high-quality privately funded work.

About the Firm:

One of the oldest law firms in England, established in 1761, now a modern and progressive practice recognised by The Legal 500 and recently named the number one law firm in East Anglia for client recommendation by Legal 500 research. The Family team is trusted across the region for divorce, separation, child arrangements, financial matters and care proceedings, and the firm holds Silver Accreditation from Best Employers Eastern Region, reflecting its genuinely supportive and inclusive culture.

Head of Family Lawyer Position Overview:

• Lead, develop and grow a well-established and respected Family department
• Advise on complex, high-value privately funded family matters, including substantial assets and complex financial arrangements
• Shape the strategic direction and future of the team
• Support and mentor colleagues while maintaining high standards of client care
• Genuine leadership responsibility with strong opportunities for development

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Family Lawyer:

• Managing a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and children arrangements, from instruction through to resolution
• Advising clients on complex and high-value financial matters with sensitivity and professionalism
• Conducting detailed legal research and case analysis, liaising with experts, counsel and the courts
• Providing empathetic, client-focused support and keeping clients informed throughout
• Leading and developing the Family team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, apprentices and trainee solicitors
• Driving business development through referrer relationships, networking and marketing events
• Contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the department

Requirements of the Head of Family Lawyer:

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent with significant privately funded family law expertise (typically around 8 years' experience or more)
• Demonstrable experience advising clients with substantial assets and complex financial arrangements
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to develop and grow a team
• Excellent client care skills with an empathetic and commercially minded approach
• Effective negotiation and strategic thinking skills
• A collaborative team player with a passion for delivering outstanding client care
• Business development ability and a proactive approach to growing the department

The Benefits for the Head of Family Lawyer role:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible and part-time working considered
• Career development and progression
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to lead and shape a highly regarded department
• And more