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

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• Manage a varied Family Law caseload, providing expert advice in line with SRA standards.
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• Deliver professional and compassionate client service through meetings, calls, and video conferences.
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• Draft legal documents, attend hearings, instruct Counsel, and progress matters efficiently.
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• Maintain accurate time recording and manage costs, fees, and funding arrangements.
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• Work with clients and Accounts to manage debt and third-party funding.
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• Build client relationships, support business development, and uphold the firm's reputation.
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• Maintain excellent client care and accurate billing records.
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Branch Management & Leadership

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• Oversee branch management, performance, and compliance.
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• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
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• Supervise and mentor fee earners and support staff.
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• Support business growth and achieve branch objectives.
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• Monitor financial performance, billing, and debt management.
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• Maintain a professional, organised, and compliant office environment.
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• Lead team meetings and support recruitment and development.
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Professional Standards & Compliance

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• Maintain high standards of professionalism and comply with SRA requirements.
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• Ensure confidentiality of all firm, employee, and client information.
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• Keep up to date with Family Law developments and practising certificate requirements.
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• Support the COLP, COFA, MLRO, and MLCO with compliance, file reviews, complaints, and training.
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• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the firm.
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• Perform duties in line with firm policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.
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What We're Looking For

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• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Family Law.
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• Strong leadership, team management, and commercial skills.
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• Experience driving business development and office performance.
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• Excellent communication, organisational, and client care abilities.
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• Professional and empathetic approach to sensitive matters.
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• Commitment to compliance, confidentiality, and high standards.
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• Proactive, collaborative, and values-led mindset.
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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

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