Family Law Team Leader

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