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Family Solicitor - Head of Department
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Head of Family Law
Salary: Highly competitive, commensurate with experience (negotiable - up to £85k as benchmark) + bonus
Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working Available)
We are excited to partner with a prestigious, Legal 500-recognised, Lexcel accredited law firm in search of an ambitious Head of Family Law to lead their growing Private Family Department based in Coventry, covering multi sites.
This is a great opportunity to head up a busy team within a well-established and successful, growing firm that almost doubled their workforce last year and who place a strong emphasis on career development and a supportive working culture.
About the Role:
This senior leadership position offers excellent scope for career progression. The firm is seeking an ambitious, experienced Family Lawyer to lead the team, driving forward an already successful department while managing a varied caseload. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the Family Department, working alongside a supportive and dynamic team.
The role involves:
* 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
* 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.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
* Fully qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive status
* Significant experience managing a privately funded family law caseload
* A strong desire to further your career in a leadership role
* 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.
What's on offer?
* Competitive Salary & 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.
* Generous Leave – Additional discretionary paid leave over the Christmas period, and your birthday off
* Ongoing Development – Regular training and 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
If you are an experienced Family Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a respected firm that offers not only competitive financial rewards but also a clear path for professional growth.
Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and 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 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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