Family Solicitor (Head of Department)

Head of Family – Partner Track | Merry Hill, West Midlands | 6+ PQE | £Competitive

Are you an ambitious Family Solicitor looking for a genuine opportunity to lead, grow and progress towards Partnership?

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Family to lead its established Family team from its Merry Hill office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Family lawyer who is looking for more than simply another fee-earning position. You will have the autonomy and support to develop the department, grow the client base, shape strategy and build a high-performing team, with progression to Partner and membership of the Board actively encouraged for the right individual.

The Role

As Head of Family, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and development of the Family department, whilst continuing to handle a high-quality caseload of privately funded matters.

You will work closely with the firm's Partners and Business Development team to increase the department's profile, develop new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with professional referrers and existing clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and developing the Family team
Managing a broad caseload of privately funded family matters
Developing the department's strategy and identifying opportunities for growth
Building relationships with clients and professional introducers
Working alongside Marketing and BD to generate new work
Supporting recruitment, training and development
Managing departmental billing, profitability and performance
Providing supervision and mentoring to junior members of the team
Conducting appraisals, file reviews and performance management
Ensuring excellent client care and regulatory compliance
Representing the firm within the local professional and business community
About You

The successful candidate is likely to be a Family Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE, although applications from individuals with the appropriate level of experience will be considered.

You will have a strong background in privately funded Family Law and ideally experience of supervising or managing a team.

You will also have:

Excellent technical knowledge across private family matters
Strong client-care and relationship-building skills
A proven ability to develop work and build a personal profile
Commercial awareness and an understanding of profitability
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Excellent communication and networking abilities
The confidence to represent the firm externally
Ambition to progress your career and contribute at a strategic level

Whether you are already operating as a Head of Department/Senior Associate or are an experienced Family Solicitor ready to take your first step into departmental leadership, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

The Opportunity

The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Most importantly, this is a role with a clear route towards Partnership and Board membership for the right candidate.


If you are a Family Solicitor looking for a genuine leadership opportunity with a clear path to Partnership, this could be an excellent next move.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Penny Trotman at ENL Legal on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk