Head of Department / Partner - Family Law - Legal 500 Firm

QED Legal LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Department / Partner for its Family Law team. The role involves leading a cohesive team and ensuring continuity during the transition. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in family law and leadership capabilities. The firm emphasizes collaboration, development, and work-life balance, providing the autonomy to shape departmental direction. Salary and compensation details will be discussed upon application.

Benefits

Structured transition period

Administrative support

Opportunity for cross-office collaboration

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in family law.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Confidence to guide and develop a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Family Law team.
• Ensure continuity and support with a clear transition plan.
• Shape the department’s future direction.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Collaboration

Strategic vision

Commercial awareness

Job description

Head of Department / Partner - Family Law

Location: Birmingham (with multi-office presence)

An exciting opportunity has come about to step into a leadership role within a highly successful and well-established Family Law team. This is a rare chance to join a firm that is committed to supporting its senior leaders, offering a structured, well-planned transition period rather than a “sink or swim” environment.

You will be taking the lead of a strong and cohesive team of 10+, working within a firm that values collaboration, quality of service, and long-term growth. Although this role is based in the Birmingham office, you will be part of a wider multi-office practice with an outstanding reputation across the region.

This position is ideally suited to

• A current Partner seeking to step into broader leadership responsibilities, or
• A Head of Department looking for a strategic lateral move within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

What you can expect

• Leadership of a high-performing, well-structured Family Law team
• A clear transition plan from the outgoing head, ensuring continuity and support
• Autonomy to shape the department’s future direction while working closely with senior leadershipAccess to excellent resources, administrative support, and cross-office collaboration
• A firm culture that prioritises development, work-life balance, and sustainable team growth

Who we’re looking for

You will be need to have a proven track record in family law, strong leadership capabilities, and the confidence to guide and develop a successful team. The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, commercial awareness, and a collaborative approach to department management.

Salary and full compensation will be discussed with discretion upon application. Any questions please email [e-mail]