Head of Team - Family Law

Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor (Solicitor or Legal Executive)
Location: Leeds
Hybrid working
Salary: up to £80K DOE
 
Pertemps are proud to work in partnership recruiting for a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor on behalf of a prestigious and highly regarded law firm based in Leeds City Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to join an award-winning, forward-thinking firm that has been voted “Best Law Firm to Work For in 2025”.
The firm places people at the heart of everything they do – employees and clients alike – and is committed to achieving the very best outcomes.
 
About the Role
As a Supervising Solicitor, you will:

- Lead, manage and grow an established family law team.
- Deliver outstanding legal services and exceptional client care.
- Support the team in achieving panel accreditation and continuous professional development.
- Drive business development through networking and relationship building.

 
What They’re Looking For

- 3+ years PQE in family law.
- Strong experience in:
- Care Proceedings and PLO matters
- Divorce and financial remedy cases
- Private Law Children
- Domestic Abuse, Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
- General family matters, including cohabitation disputes
- Experience of managing a team (or readiness to step into a leadership role).
- Understanding of Legal Aid work and ability to undertake and generate private paying work.
- A proactive approach to business development and networking.

 
What’s in it for you£

- Competitive salary up to £80k DOE and bonus structure – share in the firm’s success when targets are met.
- Generous holiday entitlement: 28 days plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working options for improved work-life balance.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Private health cover through Benenden Healthcare.
- Regular social events, including bi-annual summer and Christmas parties.
- Ongoing training and development with annual salary reviews.

 
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and join an award-winning firm that values its people, we would love to hear from you.