Head of Family
Posted 8 hours 23 minutes ago by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
£55,000 - £65,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, York, United Kingdom, YO233
Job Description
Head of Family YorkSalary up to £65,000Flexible & Hybrid Working A highly regarded and progressive law firm based in the heart of York is seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Family to lead and grow its Family Law department. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role. You will play a key part in shaping the future of the department, managing a small but talented team, and driving continued growth.The Role:
- Manage a varied caseload of private family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and children work
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of fee earners
- Take a proactive role in marketing and business development initiatives
- Drive the strategic expansion and development of the Family department
- Work closely with senior leadership to enhance the firm's reputation and client offering
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Family Law
- Strong technical expertise across private family matters
- Previous supervisory experience or a clear desire to step into management
- Commercially minded with a passion for business development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- Flexible and hybrid working (2 days from home)
- A supportive and forward-thinking working environment
- Genuine career progression and the opportunity to shape a growing department