Head of Family

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leadership support

Investment in business development

Autonomy to build Family practice

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking a Head of Family to lead and develop the private family law offering from Chester. You will own the department's strategy, manage a privately funded caseload, and drive growth through client relationships and business development.

The role offers hybrid working, strong leadership support, and investment in building a market-leading Family practice. Senior-level experience and a track record in financial remedies are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate or Partner level experience in Family Law.
• Strong expertise in privately funded family matters, particularly financial remedies.
• Confidence handling complex cases independently.
• Track record of generating work and developing professional relationships.
• Strong leadership, networking and business development skills.
• Established reputation or market connections within Chester.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Family department and shape its strategic direction.
• Manage a privately funded caseload including complex financial remedy matters.
• Advise clients on divorce and private children matters.
• Develop new business opportunities and professional relationships.
• Recruit, mentor and support the growth of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Networking

Team mentoring

Relationship building

Job description

Head of Family

Location: Chester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

If you're an experienced Family Solicitor looking for more than another fee-earning role, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing department and make a lasting impact.

Joining an established and ambitious law firm, you'll step into a leadership position with genuine autonomy to shape the future of the family offering. Rather than inheriting a finished structure, you'll have the freedom to influence strategy, strengthen the firm's presence in the local market and build a department around your vision.

The work is predominantly privately funded, with a strong focus on complex financial remedy matters, divorce and private children cases. You'll be trusted to manage high-quality matters independently while also playing a key role in business development and relationship building.

With direct access to the firm's leadership team and significant investment in marketing and business development, you'll be well supported in growing both your own profile and the wider department. For the right individual, there is clear scope to progress into the firm's broader leadership team over time.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop the Family department.
• Manage a privately funded caseload, including complex financial remedy matters.
• Advise clients on divorce and private children matters.
• Develop new business opportunities and professional relationships.
• Recruit, mentor and support the growth of the team.

What you'll need

• Senior Associate or Partner level experience in Family Law.
• Strong expertise in privately funded family matters, particularly financial remedies.
• Confidence handling complex cases independently.
• A track record of generating work and developing professional relationships.
• Strong leadership, networking and business development skills.
• An established reputation or market connections within Chester.

About the company

An established and growing law firm offering hybrid working, strong leadership support, investment in business development and the autonomy to build and shape a successful Family practice.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact:

Ryan McNamara

[e-mail]

07451 271226