Head of Department - Family

This leading UK Firm, with an outstanding regional reputation for their commitment to client care are now looking to further their offering in Family Law. They are one of the fastest growing firms in the area who do not compromise on their approach to client care which has allowed them to consistently win and retain an exciting range of local, regional and national clients.

The Firm

By having a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach, the firm prides itself on focusing their energy on getting results for their clients while attracting and developing strong legal talent.

The relationship they build and nurture with their clients is of paramount importance, which is why many clients stay with the firm for decades. They understand that one size does not fit all and really take the time to understand each one of their clients' needs and what makes them successful with many client referrals across the West Midlands region.

The firm have a friendly culture throughout all their offices and pride themselves on being hardworking and collaborative. They often cross refer work to other departments and due to their national presence, they can be cohesive to work on a nationwide service line and share work.

The practice is very flexible with remote working. They offer a mixture of working from home and being in the office and try to cater to individual employees' needs.

The Role

The firm are seeking to hire a Head of Family in their Shrewsbury office.

The firm are undergoing significant expansion, so they are looking for someone to bring their drive and ambition to the team where will work on a range of private Family matters and to manage the wider Family team.

The caseload will depend on your own focus, but you can be expected to work on a range of matters such as Divorce and Financial Matters through to Children and Prenuptial Agreements.

This team have a wealth of experience in Family Law working with a varied client base. The firm are entrepreneurial and so are looking for determined individuals to join the team who have a strong work ethic.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern firm with a fresh outlook who will encourage you to develop your own regional reputation and client base.

Requirements

• You will be an ambitious Solicitor with 4 PQE + with previous experience of managing or supervising a team
• You will have an excellent technical knowledge for a range of Family matters
• You will be ambitious and highly motivated by the work that you do
• Salary is competitive and negotiable, depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package

If this role is of interest then please apply or call for a confidential conversation.