Head of London Family Team

Canary Wharf, Greater London
Family Law Partner – Head of London Team
London City
Competitive Salary
Full-time, perm


I am working with a leading law firm that is seeking a Family Law Partner and Head of their Family Team to play a pivotal role in developing and shaping their London City practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced family law professional to step into a leadership role and make a genuine impact.



The Role:
  • Lead and inspire a growing team of family law specialists, fostering collaboration and cohesion.
  • Work closely with the Head of Family Department to deliver on strategic and financial objectives.
  • Develop and leverage your London network to bring high-quality work into the team.
  • Manage a broad caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, and prenuptial agreements.
  • Provide expert advice to HNW/UHNW clients, delivering tailored, client-focused solutions.
  • Supervise, mentor and support junior team members.
  • Drive business development initiatives through networking and relationship building.
  • Maintain strong organisation and case management practices.
  • Stay up to date with developments in family law and apply this knowledge to client matters.
The Candidate:
  • Significant experience in family law, particularly in financial settlements and child arrangements.
  • Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills with the ability to build long-term relationships.
  • Proven ability to independently manage a busy, varied caseload.
  • Commercially astute with a track record in business development.
  • Strong IT skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
  • Leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to inspire and develop others.
What’s on Offer:
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
  • Clear career progression opportunities in line with a structured development plan.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Death in service benefit.
This is a rare opportunity for a driven Family Law specialist to step into a leadership role at partner level and help shape the future of a London practice.


Apply with your up to date CV now for immediate consideration!
Posted 2025-09-05

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