Head of Family Department & Partner

Bindmans; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Greater London is seeking a senior family lawyer at partner/equity level to lead its family department. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in Family Law, particularly in mixed practice cases including divorce, finances, and childcare proceedings. Responsibilities include managing the team, enhancing client services, and driving the department's growth strategy. This key appointment offers the chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience in Family Law.
• Solid experience in private childcare proceedings, divorce, and finances.
• Proven track record of practice development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the family department and develop the team.
• Manage client services and grow the department's referral network.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Team management

Technical ability in Family Law

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor with 10+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories.

The Role

Bindmans LLP has a fantastic opportunity available to lead our successful and highly regarded family department, developing the team and building on past success with client service at its core.

We are looking to recruit a senior family lawyer at partner/equity level, with a strong reputation, significant experience and a passion for all aspects of Family Law, to lead the department in the next stage of its journey. This is a key appointment for the firm, and the ideal candidate will likely demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience.
• Solid experience of mixed practice private childcare proceedings, divorce and finances, including International, adoption and abduction. While legal aid experience is not essential an understanding is highly desirable as this is a mixed practice family team.
• Strong technical ability, commercially aware and a driven individual looking to make a difference.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team with strong management skills and a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Comfortable undertaking work to widen the department’s referral network and raising its profile further, developing a broader growth strategy for the Department focused on a balance of children and financial matters.
• Proven track record of effective billing and collection procedures.

Skills and abilities

• A thorough understanding of the law and practice relating to all areas of Family law;
• ideally a member of relevant organisations within area of law, to conduct litigation in accordance with their code of practice
• Excellent negotiating experience and skills;
• have a proven track record of practice development.

Equality & Diversity

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.

How to Apply

Please visit the Careers Section of our website www.bindmans.com.

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 6 March 2026

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