Family Solicitor - Head of Department

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Family Law to lead their growing team in Romford, East London.<br><br>Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.<br><br>The department handles a full spectrum of family law matters, including private family cases and public law proceedings such as care work representing both children and parents.<br><br>The Role<br><br>This senior role is ideal for a proactive and strategically minded solicitor who can lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while maintaining their own client caseload. You will be responsible for shaping the department’s direction, ensuring consistent high-quality service, and driving business development across both private and public family law matters.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>• Lead and manage the family law team, providing guidance, supervision, and mentoring to solicitors and support staff<br>• Oversee complex caseloads in both private and public law, including care proceedings, divorce, financial settlements, and children matters<br>• Ensure the department operates efficiently, meets regulatory and compliance standards, and maintains exceptional client service<br>• Develop and implement business development strategies, including client retention, referral networks, and marketing initiatives<br>• Monitor departmental performance, fee generation, and profitability against agreed targets<br>• Maintain hands-on involvement in high-value or sensitive cases to lead by example<br>• Support training, professional development, and succession planning within the team<br><br>The Candidate<br><br>• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in family law, with experience across private and public law<br>• Proven leadership experience, ideally managing a team of solicitors or fee earners<br>• Exceptional advocacy, drafting, and technical legal skills<br>• Strong commercial acumen with experience meeting financial and business development targets<br>• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills<br>• Confident managing sensitive and complex client matters, including high-profile care proceedings<br>• Ability to drive a positive team culture, motivate colleagues, and implement best practice<br><br>Benefits<br><br>• Leadership position with autonomy and influence over the department<br>• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value family law matters<br>• Supportive and collaborative senior management environment<br>• Career development and long-term progression opportunities<br><br>Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. xwzovoh <br><br>Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful