Head of Team - Family Law

Pertemps Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Leeds seeks a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor to lead a family law team. This role demands at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in family law and offers a competitive salary up to £80K, hybrid working options, and generous benefits including 28 days holiday and private health cover. Ideal candidates will have experience in Care Proceedings, financial remedies, and a proactive approach to business development. Join an award-winning firm dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients and employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £80k

Generous holiday entitlement: 28 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private health cover through Benenden Healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in family law.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• Experience in financial remedy cases and family law matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the family law team.
• Deliver outstanding legal services and client care.
• Drive business development initiatives.

Skills

3+ years PQE in family law

Leading and managing a team

Proactive approach to business development

Strong experience in Care Proceedings

Experience with Divorce and financial remedy cases

Understanding of Legal Aid work

Job description

Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Hybrid working

Salary: up to £80K DOE

Pertemps are proud to work in partnership recruiting for a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor on behalf of a prestigious and highly regarded law firm based in Leeds City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to join an award-winning, forward-thinking firm that has been voted “Best Law Firm to Work For in 2025”. The firm places people at the heart of everything they do – employees and clients alike – and is committed to achieving the very best outcomes.

About the Role

• Lead, manage and grow an established family law team.
• Deliver outstanding legal services and exceptional client care.
• Support the team in achieving panel accreditation and continuous professional development.
• Drive business development through networking and relationship building.

What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years PQE in family law.
• Strong experience in:
• Care Proceedings and PLO matters
• Divorce and financial remedy cases
• Private Law Children
• Domestic Abuse, Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
• General family matters, including cohabitation disputes
• Experience of managing a team (or readiness to step into a leadership role).
• Understanding of Legal Aid work and ability to undertake and generate private paying work.
• A proactive approach to business development and networking

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £80k DOE and bonus structure – share in the firm’s success when targets are met.
• Generous holiday entitlement: 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working options for improved work-life balance.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Private health cover through Benenden Healthcare.
• Regular social events, including bi-annual summer and Christmas parties.
• Ongoing training and development with annual salary reviews.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and join an award-winning firm that values its people, we would love to hear from you.