HEAD OF FAMILY / PARTNER – LONDON

Company: LR Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

HEAD OF FAMILY / PARTNER – LONDON

Salary – £80,000 – £100,000 D.O.E

Leadership Opportunity | High-Calibre Family Practice

A highly respected and ambitious law firm is looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Family / Partner to lead and further develop its established Family department.

This is a standout opportunity for a senior Family Solicitor or Barrister with 10+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) seeking genuine leadership, autonomy, and long-term progression within a successful and forward-thinking firm.

The Opportunity

You will lead a thriving Family practice, manage a high-quality caseload, mentor and develop junior lawyers, and play a key role in shaping the strategic growth of the department and wider firm.

The role would suit a commercially minded Family Lawyer with strong technical expertise, an established network, and a proven track record in business development and private client work.

Key Highlights

  • Lead and grow an established Family department
  • High-quality and complex Family caseload
  • Strategic leadership and business development responsibilities
  • Collaborative and supportive partnership culture
  • Genuine autonomy and progression opportunity
  • Excellent platform for an existing Partner or ambitious Senior Associate / Legal Director seeking Partnership

The Ideal Candidate

  • 10+ years’ PQE or equivalent
  • Strong experience across Family law matters
  • Excellent client relationship and leadership skills
  • Proven business development capability
  • Commercially astute with a growth mindset
  • Strong referral network advantageous

This is a rare opportunity to join a firm recognised for its quality of work, collaborative culture, and long-term vision.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026