Senior Family Lawyer Or Head Of Department

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Coventry seeks a Senior Family Lawyer or Head of Department who will lead the Family Law Department and manage a variety of family law cases. This permanent role offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits including 28 days annual leave and private healthcare. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in family law and strong leadership skills, with opportunities for career progression to partner level.

Benefits

28 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Death in service benefits

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified as a solicitor or chartered legal executive.
• Experience in private family law is essential.
• Preferred membership in Resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a successful Family Law Department.
• Manage a caseload of various family law matters.
• Conduct advocacy as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client care skills

Ambition and drive

Education

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive

Job description

Senior Family Lawyer or Head of Department - Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Permanent Job - Consultancy also considered

Location: Coventry with free parking

Hours: 35 per week - Hybrid/Flexible Working / Part-time hours or job-share also considered

Salary: A competitive salary is offered commensurate with experience

About the firm

This is a highly respected law firm, established almost 300 years with offices located in attractive, accessible Coventry and Warwickshire locations.

As a smaller law firm with a fabulous staff retention record, their culture is collaborative, approachable, and genuinely people focused, ensuring that employees always feel valued, trusted, and supported. They've invested in creating an environment that promotes both professional and personal wellbeing and they offer an exceptional employee benefits package which outshines many of their local competitors.

The firm offer realistic pathways from Senior Lawyer positions to Head of Department and Director or Partner level within a supportive environment that rewards hard work and commitment.

With a loyal client following and excellent local reputation, the work you'll undertake here is consistent, steady and of excellent quality, and their Lexcel accreditation demonstrates their ongoing commitment to excellence, compliance, and client care.

What you'll be doing

The role will involve:

• Heading up and growing a busy, successful Family Law Department
• Managing a caseload of privately funded family law matters including:

• Divorce
• Separation agreements
• Financial settlements
• Co-habitation
• Civil Partnerships
• Children matters
• Conducting advocacy as required
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and third parties

Who we're looking for

• Fully qualified - solicitor or chartered legal executive
• A member of Resolution (preferred)
• An experienced private family lawyer
• A senior lawyer looking for the next step or an existing head of department, seeking directorship or partnership in the longer term
• Excellent leadership skills and client care skills
• Ambition and drive to lead and grow the Family Department and further progress your career

What's on offer

This is a permanent job which can also be offered on a consultancy basis if preferred, working 35 hours per week, with flexible or reduced hours also considered. Benefits include:

• 28 days' annual leave to take when you want, plus UK bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Choice of two working locations
• Free parking
• Death in service benefits 5x annual salary
• Private healthcare - no employee contributions required
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities for long term career progression to partner level
• Company pension scheme
• Summer and Christmas events for all staff

Note: A competitive salary is offered, which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.

For more information

Please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment.

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service - the way she believes recruitment should be!

Tracey's passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it's stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey's experience and expertise.

Referral programme

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