Family Solicitor (Head of Department)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Swindon is seeking a Head of Department, Family Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to lead and grow their Family Law offering. The role involves managing a mixed caseload, supervising junior team members, and building profitable client relationships. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and the chance to shape a growing department.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Supportive and ambitious work environment

Qualifications

• Applications are sought from Family Solicitors with a minimum of 5 Years PQE.
• Experience leading and growing a Family Law department in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Family Law offering in Swindon.
• Manage a mixed caseload including divorce and children matters.
• Supervise and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Extensive experience across a broad range of Family Law matters

Proven ability to manage a busy, technical caseload at pace

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong relationship-building and collaborative skills

Motivation, self-sufficiency, and excellent time management

Client-focused, approachable, and proactive style

Job description

Overview

Family Solicitor (Head of Department), 5+ Years PQE, Swindon, £65,000+ (DOE) – An exciting new opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to help shape this expanding family team. JOB REF: 1166.

The role

• Lead and grow the Family Law offering in Swindon.
• Manage a mixed caseload, including divorce, finances, cohabitation, pre/post-nuptial agreements, and children matters.
• Supervise and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Build strong and profitable client relationships.

Skills required

• Applications are sought from Family Solicitors with a minimum of 5 Years PQE looking for that next step in their career.
• Extensive experience across a broad range of Family Law matters.
• Proven ability to manage a busy, technical caseload at pace.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and collaborative skills.
• Motivation, self-sufficiency, and excellent time management.
• A client-focused, approachable, and proactive style.

On offer

• The chance to shape and lead a department in a fast-growing office.
• A supportive and ambitious firm with a strong reputation.
• Competitive remuneration package.

How to apply

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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