Head of Private Family Law (Family Solicitor)

Head of Private Family Law \- Solicitor (7PQE\+)

Location: West London

Salary: £55,000–£75,000
Benefits: 26 days holiday \+ Bank holidays, Bonus scheme, Hybrid Working, Private Health Care

Overview

A well\-established, multi\-office law firm in West London is looking to appoint a Head of Family to lead and grow its existing department. The firm has a strong pipeline of privately funded work and an established reputation across family law.

This role offers a solid caseload, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape and develop the department within a stable and supportive environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the Family department alongside managing your own caseload of privately funded matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a personal caseload of family matters


• Supervising and supporting junior fee earners


• Driving departmental performance and billing


• Developing client relationships and referral networks


• Contributing to business development and growth strategy

Work will include:

• Divorce and separation


• Financial remedy matters


• Private children work


• Cohabitation disputes


• Pre\- and post\-nuptial agreements


• Domestic abuse matters

There is an existing caseload and team in place, with ongoing new instructions.

Candidate Profile

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor in England \& Wales


• Ideally 7\+ PQE (flexible depending on experience)


• Experienced in handling a full range of privately funded family matters


• Comfortable managing and supervising a small team


• Able to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision


• Confident dealing directly with clients and maintaining relationships

Desirable:

• Previous supervisory or Head of Department experience


• Experience dealing with mid to high\-net\-worth clients


• Advocacy experience


• Strong billing performance and commercial awareness

The Firm

• Established regional firm with multiple offices


• Strong presence in West London and surrounding area


• Good reputation in the local market


• Stable team structure with low staff turnover

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)


• Bonus structure linked to billing and departmental performance


• Existing caseload and team support


• Leadership role with autonomy


• Clear progression opportunities


• Hybrid working available

Why This Role

• Opportunity to step into a leadership position with an existing platform


• Consistent flow of privately funded work


• Real opportunity to grow and shape the department


• Supportive environment without heavy corporate structure


• Ideal for someone looking for long\-term progression and stability

Pay: £55,000\.00\-£75,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hounslow

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