Head of Team - Family Law

Pertemps Bond; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Leeds is seeking a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor to lead their family law team. This role involves delivering exceptional legal services and driving business development. The ideal candidate will have over three years' experience in family law and team management skills. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £80k, hybrid working options, and generous benefits including health cover and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £80k

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private health cover

Regular social events

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in family law required.
• Strong experience in Divorce and financial remedy cases.
• Understanding of Legal Aid work needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the family law team.
• Deliver outstanding legal services to clients.
• Support team in achieving panel accreditation.

Skills

Family law expertise

Care Proceedings experience

Team management readiness

Proactive business development

Job description

Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor (Solicitor or Legal Executive)

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.