Head of Family Law

The Company is seeking a Head of Family Law to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the Family department, with a strong focus on high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients. This role demands an individual with a proven track record in handling complex, high-value family matters, including financial remedy and divorce proceedings, international relocation issues, and cohabitation disputes. The ideal candidate will be a Family Partner or Senior Solicitor with at least 8 years' of post-qualification experience, and must be ambitious, entrepreneurial, and possess excellent relationship-building skills. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded partner and to lead a department with the support of a strong team and a well-established client base. The Head of Family Law will be part of a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial firm with a strong reputation in the legal market. The role provides real autonomy, the resources to build a thriving practice, and the opportunity to recruit and grow a team over time. The company values autonomy, realistic targets, and the freedom to do one's best work, and the successful candidate will be expected to embody these principles. The position is ideal for a candidate who is comfortable with high-caliber, nationally recognized work and is looking to make a significant impact in a Legal 500-ranked environment. The role is based in modern offices in Manchester and offers hybrid working flexibility.