Head of Team - Family Law (Leeds)

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm located in Leeds is seeking a Supervising Solicitor to lead and manage their family law team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of PQE in family law, with experience in various legal matters including Divorce and Care Proceedings. They will deliver exceptional legal services while supporting business development initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £80k DOE, generous holiday entitlement, and hybrid working options to ensure work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £80k DOE

Generous holiday entitlement: 28 days plus bank holidays

Hybrid working options

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private health cover

Regular social events

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years PQE in family law is required.
• Strong experience in various family law matters is essential.
• Experience in team management is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow an established family law team.
• Deliver outstanding legal services and exceptional client care.
• Support team accreditation and professional development.
• Drive business development through networking.

Skills

3+ years PQE in family law

Experience in Care Proceedings

Experience in Divorce and financial remedy cases

Experience in Private Law Children matters

Knowledge of Domestic Abuse matters

Management experience

Business development skills

Job description

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UK
Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor
Hybrid working
Salary: up to £80K DOE

The firm places people at the heart of everything they do: employees and clients alike. It is committed to achieving the very best outcomes.

About the Role

As a Supervising Solicitor, you will:

• 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, and General family matters including cohabitation disputes.
• Experience 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.