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Head of Family Law
Salary:c£75,000 to £85,000 - negotiable, commensurate with experienceLocation:Nottingham with hybrid working available. Also covering 3 other Midlands locations.
We are excited to partner with a prestigious group of well-established law firms, in search of an ambitious Head of Private Family Law to lead their growing Private Family Law team across 4 Midlands locations. The role will be based in Arnold, Nottingham. Hybrid working is available.
This is a great opportunity to head up a busy, successful team within a well-established and successful, growing law firm group, that places a strong emphasis on career development and a supportive working culture.
About the Role:This senior leadership position offers excellent scope for further career progression. We are seeking an ambitious, experienced, fully qualified Family Lawyer to lead the team, and drive forward an already successful department across 4 Midlands locations, while managing a varied caseload of your own.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the Private Family Department, working alongside a supportive and dynamic team.
The role involves:
- Mentoring, supporting, and developing other members of the team, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional growth.
- Leading the department in driving strategic goals and ensuring continued success and expansion
- Managing a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangement orders, domestic abuse, child abduction, and mediation.
- Liaising with clients regularly, ensuring they are kept fully informed
About You: The ideal candidate will have:
- Fully qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive status
- Significant experience managing a privately funded family law caseload
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Proven experience mentoring and leading a team
This is a full time permanent job, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary plus Bonus Scheme – A highly attractive salary commensurate with experience, plus a bonus structure.
- Hybrid Working – Flexible hybrid working options to help maintain work-life balance.
- Ongoing Development – Excellent career development opportunities.
- Supportive Culture – A collaborative, friendly, and inclusive working environment.
- Social Events – A programme of social events to foster a positive team dynamic.
- Free Parking - whilst working in the office
If you are an experienced Family Lawyer or a Family Law Department Head, looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a respected law firm group that offers not only competitive financial rewards but also a clear path for professional growth.
Note: A highly competitive salary is offered, commensurate with PQE. 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 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.
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