Family Law Team Leader

Family Law Team Leader

Salary: 70000 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 firms 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 Were 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