Regional Family Director

Company: Oculus Legal Group
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Oculus are working with an established Legal 500 law firm looking to appoint a Family Director into a strategic leadership position.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Family Partner, Head of Department or Senior Family Solicitor seeking a role with significant autonomy, influence and responsibility for the continued growth of a successful family law offering.

The successful candidate will combine leadership responsibilities with a high-quality caseload of privately funded family matters, while playing a key role in business development, team growth and long-term strategic planning.

The position offers the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop an established family law team

• Contribute to the firm’s growth strategy and wider business objectives

• Maintain and develop key professional relationships and referral networks

• Handle complex private family law matters

• Support recruitment, mentoring and team development initiatives

• Influence the future direction of the department

Requirements:

• Significant experience in private family law 10+ PQE

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Commercial awareness and business development experience

• Proven ability to build relationships and develop new work

• Excellent communication and client care skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious family lawyer looking to take on a broader leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

megan.keyworth-wright@oculuslegalgroup.com

07771357113

Posted: July 5th, 2026