Head of Department - Finance

Head of Department - Family Finance

Legal 500 Firm

Location: Central London - hybrid

Salary: £75-90,000

OVERVIEW

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm as Head of Department - Family Finance. This is a strategic leadership role within a progressive, well-established firm known for its high-quality work and collaborative culture.

The firm has a strong London presence and an excellent reputation for advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. You will take ownership of the Family Finance offering, leading and developing the department while playing a key role in shaping its future growth.

This role offers genuine scope to lead, mentor, and expand a team, alongside a significant opportunity to raise the department's profile through business development, marketing, and training initiatives.

THE ROLE

• Lead and develop the Family Finance department, setting direction and driving growth.
• Manage a high-quality caseload of divorce and financial remedy matters, often involving complex and substantial assets.
• Act as a senior figure for clients, providing strategic advice, advocacy, and negotiation to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Recruit, mentor, and train junior and mid-level solicitors, supporting career development and building a high-performing team.
• Play a key role in expanding the team, with the opportunity to shape structure, resourcing, and future hires.
• Lead on business development and marketing, including networking, thought leadership, events, and strengthening referral relationships.
• Work closely with the wider partnership to contribute to the firm's overall strategy and continued success.
• Represent the department externally, enhancing its reputation in the family finance market.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 8+ years' PQE in Private Family.
• Strong experience in divorce and financial remedy work, particularly involving high-value and complex assets.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team, or a clear ambition to step into a Head of Department role.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in business development, marketing, and growing a practice.
• Passionate about mentoring, training, and developing others.
• Membership of Resolution or relevant accreditations is highly desirable.

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