Family Lawyer

Norwich Source: WhatJobs

£90,000–£130,000

Are you a Head of Family Lawyer looking to lead a Legal 500 ranked team offering a Competitive Salary, flexible working, genuine career development, a supportive culture and more? This is an excellent opportunity to lead and grow a highly regarded Family department delivering high-quality privately funded work.

About the Firm:

One of the oldest law firms in England, established in 1761, now a modern and progressive practice recognised by The Legal 500 and recently named the number one law firm in East Anglia for client recommendation by Legal 500 research. The Family team is trusted across the region for divorce, separation, child arrangements, financial matters and care proceedings, and the firm holds Silver Accreditation from Best Employers Eastern Region, reflecting its genuinely supportive and inclusive culture.

Head of Family Lawyer Position Overview:

Lead, develop and grow a well-established and respected Family department
Advise on complex, high-value privately funded family matters, including substantial assets and complex financial arrangements
Shape the strategic direction and future of the team
Support and mentor colleagues while maintaining high standards of client care
Genuine leadership responsibility with strong opportunities for development

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Family Lawyer:

Managing a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and children arrangements, from instruction through to resolution
Advising clients on complex and high-value financial matters with sensitivity and professionalism
Conducting detailed legal research and case analysis, liaising with experts, counsel and the courts
Providing empathetic, client-focused support and keeping clients informed throughout
Leading and developing the Family team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment
Supervising and mentoring junior staff, apprentices and trainee solicitors
Driving business development through referrer relationships, networking and marketing events
Contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the department

Requirements of the Head of Family Lawyer:

Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent with significant privately funded family law expertise (typically around 8 years' experience or more)
Demonstrable experience advising clients with substantial assets and complex financial arrangements
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to develop and grow a team
Excellent client care skills with an empathetic and commercially minded approach
Effective negotiation and strategic thinking skills
A collaborative team player with a passion for delivering outstanding client care
Business development ability and a proactive approach to growing the department