Senior Family Solicitor

Company: LR Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Head of Family Law | SE London | circa £100K + Hybrid Working after probation

Are you an experienced family law leader ready to take ownership of a department and drive meaningful growth? This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a Head of Family role within a well‑established London practice based in their SE London office.

The firm has an existing private family team of two senior lawyers and is now seeking a dynamic Head of Family who can grow the team, develop the work and shape the long‑term direction of the department. With no equity partners currently in the team, this is a rare chance to take on a visible leadership role with genuine influence.

The Opportunity

As Head of Family, you will:

  • Lead, mentor and expand a private family team
  • Drive business development and build a strong, sustainable caseload
  • Develop and deliver the department’s strategic growth plan
  • Work closely with senior leadership to elevate the firm’s family offering
  • Bring energy, vision and a proactive approach to team development

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys building something of their own and wants to step into a senior leadership position.

What they are looking for

  • A senior family lawyer with strong private family experience
  • Someone confident in growing a team and developing new work streams
  • A commercially minded leader who enjoys BD and relationship‑building
  • Someone ready to take full ownership of a department

Package & Working Pattern

  • Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Benefits package currently under review
  • Hybrid working probation

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity contact Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 02084642506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).

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Posted: June 26th, 2026