Head of Family Department
Senior Leadership / Partner Role | Flexible Location | East Midlands


An established, multi-office regional firm is looking to appoint a Head of Family to lead and grow its well-regarded team. This is a genuine leadership opportunity, not just a title.


You’ll inherit a profitable and busy department with a solid reputation across divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and associated family work. The mandate is clear: strengthen the team, drive performance, and shape the next phase of growth.


The Opportunity
*Lead and develop a multi-office Family team
*Combine strategic oversight with a high-quality personal caseload
*Play a key role in recruitment, mentoring and succession planning
*Drive business development and cross-referral relationships internally
*Influence operational processes and departmental performance


This role would suit an ambitious Senior Associate, Legal Director or existing Head of Department who wants more autonomy, visibility and influence within a forward-thinking regional platform.


This is not a corporate factory environment, it’s a relationship-led, reputation-driven firm where leadership genuinely has impact.


What We’re Looking For
*Experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
*Strong technical background across private family matters
*Confident leader who can motivate and develop others
*Commercially aware with a track record of client development


What’s On Offer
*Competitive senior-level salary (DOE)
*Leadership status with strategic input
*Flexible working arrangements
*Clear progression runway
*Benefits package aligned to senior hires


If you’re currently leading a team but feel constrained, or you’re ready to step up into a genuine departmental leadership role this is worth a confidential conversation.


Please apply, or contact Joel Isherwood at Venn Group