Family Director – Greater London – Hybrid working

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow the Family team within a national award-winning law firm just outside London. You will shape and implement the growth strategy, recruit and mentor lawyers, and ensure delivery of exceptional family law services. You’ll build the firm’s reputation, develop key referrer networks, and manage profitability and cross-department opportunities. This is a senior, impact-focused position suited for a trusted leader in family law seeking to drive expansion and client impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Family team
• Recruit, retain and mentor high-performing legal professionals
• Identify opportunities for expansion into new markets and locations
• Build and enhance the firm’s reputation in family law
• Establish relationships with key referrers and professional networks
• Monitor departmental performance, utilisation and profitability
• Collaborate with other departments to maximise cross-referral opportunities
• Manage a privately funded family caseload and advise on divorce, finances, cohabitation, and nuptial agreements

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years’ PQE in Family Law
• Proven track record of managing and developing legal teams
• Experience in people management, coaching and mentoring
• Strong experience managing privately funded family law matters
• Excellent technical expertise in divorce and finances
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability
• Experience delivering growth and achieving financial targets
• Outstanding communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop others
• Membership of Resolution and Family Law Accreditation is an advantage but not essential

• leadership
• relationship-building
• communication
• family law
• divorce and finances
• privately funded matters

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