Head Of Family

Head of Family / Senior Family SolicitorWindsor£65,000 - £75,000

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a long-established and highly respected law firm in Windsor as Head of Family.

This is not simply another Family Solicitor vacancy.

The successful candidate will take over an established department from a senior lawyer who is retiring after more than 35 years with the firm, inheriting a quality caseload, longstanding client relationships and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the department.

The firm has an excellent reputation across Berkshire and Surrey, a loyal client base and very low staff turnover. The role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to become a key figure within a growing practice.

The Role

• Manage a varied private family law caseload
• Divorce and separation matters
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Children Act matters
• Cohabitation disputes
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Business development and networking
• Supervision and mentoring of junior team members
• Strategic growth of the Family Department

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Ideally 5+ years PQE
• Strong background in private family law
• Comfortable managing clients independently
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development
• Able to build and maintain referral relationships
• Ambitious and interested in leading a department

The Firm

• Established for almost 75 years
• Well-respected local reputation
• Friendly and supportive culture
• Regular social events and team activities
• Existing Family team in place
• Future growth plans following recent expansion
• Free parking

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor who wants to move into a genuine leadership role while benefiting from an existing client base and a strong platform for future progression.

To discuss the role confidentially, contact:

Alvin Jose
Legal Recruitment Consultant