Job Description:

Family Law Team Leader

Salary: £70,000 + bonus scheme

Location: Cirencester, Tunbridge Wells, Horsham + hybrid working

Our client is a well-established Legal 500 law firm, is seeking a Family Team Leader to provide expert legal advice with professionalism and empathy. Alongside managing a varied caseload, the successful candidate will lead the office team, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and client care. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Family Law caseload, providing expert advice in line with SRA standards.
• Deliver professional and compassionate client service through meetings, calls, and video conferences.
• Draft legal documents, attend hearings, instruct Counsel, and progress matters efficiently.
• Maintain accurate time recording and manage costs, fees, and funding arrangements.
• Work with clients and Accounts to manage debt and third-party funding.
• Build client relationships, support business development, and uphold the firm's reputation.
• Maintain excellent client care and accurate billing records.

Branch Management & Leadership

• Oversee branch management, performance, and compliance.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Supervise and mentor fee earners and support staff.
• Support business growth and achieve branch objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, billing, and debt management.
• Maintain a professional, organised, and compliant office environment.
• Lead team meetings and support recruitment and development.

Professional Standards & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and comply with SRA requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality of all firm, employee, and client information.
• Keep up to date with Family Law developments and practising certificate requirements.
• Support the COLP, COFA, MLRO, and MLCO with compliance, file reviews, complaints, and training.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the firm.
• Perform duties in line with firm policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Family Law.
• Strong leadership, team management, and commercial skills.
• Experience driving business development and office performance.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and client care abilities.
• Professional and empathetic approach to sensitive matters.
• Commitment to compliance, confidentiality, and high standards.
• Proactive, collaborative, and values-led mindset.

For the avoidance of doubt

COLP - Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

COFA - Compliance Officer for Financial Administration

MLRO - Money Laundering Reporting Officer

MLCO - Money Laundering Compliance Officer