Family Solicitor | Head of Department | Lancashire

We are currently partnering with a well-established and respected law firm in Lancashire to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Head of Department (HOD) for their Family Law team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a talented family solicitor who is ready to take on the responsibility of managing and developing a busy department, overseeing a team, and ensuring the continued delivery of exceptional family law services to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the Family Law department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients across a range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and domestic violence.
• Manage a team of solicitors, paralegals, and support staff, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure efficient and effective department operations.
• Drive the growth and success of the department by maintaining existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and maintain a high level of client satisfaction and retention.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, providing expert legal advice and guidance on complex family law matters.
• Take a strategic role in the firm’s business development activities, including marketing, networking, and client engagement.
• Manage financial performance of the department, including setting budgets, monitoring profitability, and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide mentoring and support for junior staff members and ensure ongoing professional development opportunities within the department.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE in Family Law.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team within a legal setting, preferably in Family Law.
• Strong technical knowledge of family law, with experience handling complex cases and high-value matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Demonstrated business development and marketing skills, with a track record of expanding client base.
• A proactive and forward-thinking approach to leadership, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team.
• A client-focused mindset with the ability to provide clear, practical, and empathetic advice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A commitment to upholding the firm’s values and maintaining a high standard of professional and ethical conduct.

Why Join?

• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded law firm that values its employees and encourages professional growth.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• A chance to make a significant impact in a senior role and help shape the future of the Family Law department.
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing firm.

If you are an experienced Family Solicitor with a passion for leadership and the drive to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a progressive and dynamic firm that will support your professional growth and offer an excellent work environment.

Apply below or contact Charlotte at Austen Lloyd in complete confidence, on 01275 463 111, Reference: CW 59660: (Family – Lancashire – HOD):