Head of Team - Family Law

Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor

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.

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.

• 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

• 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