Head of Family Department - Surrey

Head of Family Department - Surrey 8+ Years PQE Exceptional Salary Senior Leadership Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Family Solicitor (8+ years PQE) to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Surrey as Head of its Family Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, combining hands on legal work with departmental leadership, strategic development and the opportunity to shape the future growth of the family team.

You will bring exceptional technical expertise, strong organisational and financial management skills, and a proactive, forward-thinking approach to leadership.

A key part of your role will be to raise the profile of the Family Department, drive new business opportunities and develop valuable professional relationships through networking, marketing and business development initiatives. As the department's senior solicitor, you will lead by example, providing guidance and direction while continuing to manage your own varied caseload.

The Role

You will manage a diverse and interesting caseload covering the full spectrum of private family law, following:

• Divorce and dissolution proceedings
• Financial remedy proceedings following separation
• Private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders
• Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Orders
• Cohabitation disputes
• Separation agreements
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Negotiations, mediation support and settlement discussions
• Advocacy at hearings, where appropriate
• Liaising with CAFCASS, barristers, experts and other professionals

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced Family Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE, confident in managing complex matters independently and comfortable taking on a senior leadership position.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge across private family law
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven commercial awareness and business development ability
• Confidence in leading, developing and promoting a department
• Strong financial management and organisational skills
• A motivated, ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset

What's on Offer? This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a department, make your mark within an established firm and play a significant role in its continued success.

In return, you can expect an above market salary, excellent career prospects and the opportunity to develop and grow a department with the support of an established firm.