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Family Law Team Leader

Family Law Team Leader

LJ Recruitment • Horsham, West Sussex, England
30+ days ago
Salary
£70,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
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

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