Family Solicitor
1 day ago
Haywards Heath
Head of Family Law – Senior Solicitor / Branch Lead Haywards Heath | Legal 500 Ranked Family Law Practice This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded, Legal 500-recognised Family Law firm with a strong national presence and a reputation. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to step into a combined legal and leadership position, taking ownership of a growing office. The role blends hands-on casework with full responsibility for operational performance, team leadership, and local business growth. What the Role Involves You will retain a busy and varied caseload of high-value and often complex Family Law matters, while also taking accountability for the success of the office. • Manage a full range of private Family Law work, including financial settlements, children matters, and relationship breakdowns, • Lead client relationships from initial instruction through to final resolution, ensuring a sensitive and professional service at all times, • Handle drafting, negotiations, hearings, and instructing Counsel where required, • Maintain high standards of file management, compliance, and accurate time recording against agreed budgets, • Oversee client funding arrangements and work closely with internal teams on financial management and debt recovery, • Play an active role in developing new business and strengthening the firm’s profile locally Alongside your legal work, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the office: • Drive overall performance, compliance, and operational efficiency within the branch, • Build, guide, and inspire a capable and motivated team culture, • Provide regular supervision, coaching, and professional development for fee earners and support staff, • Work closely with senior leadership to deliver on strategic and financial objectives, • Take responsibility for billing performance, productivity levels, and financial health of the office, • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, internal policies, and professional standards, • Support recruitment activity, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members, • Lead internal meetings and contribute to wider firm initiatives and leadership discussions What’s on Offer The firm places real emphasis on development, wellbeing, and long-term career progression: • Clear and structured routes for advancement, • Dedicated leadership development and mentoring support, • Access to senior guidance within a collaborative national leadership structure, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Strong wellbeing and employee support initiatives, • A culture built on respect, professionalism, and client-focused values, • The opportunity to genuinely shape and influence the growth of your own office Leadership Network You will join a wider group of experienced branch and team leaders across the firm, working collaboratively with colleagues. This position suits a senior Family Law practitioner who is ready to step beyond purely fee-earning work and take on a meaningful leadership role within a respected Legal 500 Family Law firm, with the autonomy to shape both team culture and office performance. Apply today!