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Family Law Team Leader

Family Law Team Leader

LJ Recruitment Limited • Plumpton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Family Law Team Leader



Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

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. xwwtmva


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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