Head of Family Department

Job Description

A pioneering law firm with a bold social mission is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join at a pivotal point of growth and transformation. This a purpose-driven, innovation-focused opportunity for a solicitor who wants to deliver meaningful impact for clients and reshape the future of family law.

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A pioneering law firm with a bold social mission is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join at a pivotal point of growth and transformation. This a purpose-driven, innovation-focused opportunity for a solicitor who wants to deliver meaningful impact for clients and reshape the future of family law.

What Makes This Role Different?

This is your chance to join a firm where:

  • Clients are treated with compassion, clarity and empowerment from start to finish.
  • The firm is actively influencing systemic reform in the family court system and consulting with policymakers to drive long-overdue change.

Duties will include:

You’ll handle a varied private family caseload, with a focus on:

  • Divorce and financial remedy
  • Domestic abuse and coercive control, including specialist work on narcissistic abuse
  • Child contact and safeguarding issues
  • Culturally sensitive family matters (Sharia advisory offered)
  • Supporting clients post-separation with access to wraparound services and resources

The successful candidate will:

  • 4+ years’ experience in private family law (PQE flexible)
  • A deep understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed practice
  • A strong sense of justice, empathy, and a desire to be part of something bigger
  • An openness to working differently – embracing tech, collaboration, and innovation
  • Cultural sensitivity and/or experience with clients from diverse backgrounds is highly desirable

What they offer:

  • Salary depending on experience £50K+
  • Be part of an ambitious movement to modernise family law from the ground up
  • Opportunity to shape the department, your role, and the wider firm’s impact

Job Description

A pioneering law firm with a bold social mission is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join at a pivotal point of growth and transformation. This a purpose-driven, innovation-focused opportunity for a solicitor who wants to deliver meaningful impact for clients and reshape the future of family law.

What Makes This Role Different?

This is your chance to join a firm where:

  • Clients are treated with compassion, clarity and empowerment from start to finish.
  • The firm is actively influencing systemic reform in the family court system and consulting with policymakers to drive long-overdue change.

Duties will include:

You’ll handle a varied private family caseload, with a focus on:

  • Divorce and financial remedy
  • Domestic abuse and coercive control, including specialist work on narcissistic abuse
  • Child contact and safeguarding issues
  • Culturally sensitive family matters (Sharia advisory offered)
  • Supporting clients post-separation with access to wraparound services and resources

The successful candidate will:

  • 4+ years’ experience in private family law (PQE flexible)
  • A deep understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed practice
  • A strong sense of justice, empathy, and a desire to be part of something bigger
  • An openness to working differently – embracing tech, collaboration, and innovation
  • Cultural sensitivity and/or experience with clients from diverse backgrounds is highly desirable

What they offer:

  • Salary depending on experience £50K+
  • Be part of an ambitious movement to modernise family law from the ground up
  • Opportunity to shape the department, your role, and the wider firm’s impact

Job Summary

Location: Salary depending on experience £50K+
Salary: £50000 - £50000 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Law
Division: Solicitor / Legal Executive
Specialism: Family
17th September 2025

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Job Summary

Location: Salary depending on experience £50K+
Salary: £50000 - £50000 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Law
Division: Solicitor / Legal Executive
Specialism: Family
17th September 2025

Apply now

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