Unique Senior Family Role – Head of Office

Overview

In this role you will spearhead the launch and growth of a new Kent office within a forward-thinking law firm. You lead a high-quality privately funded family caseload while shaping the office culture and strategy. You will recruit and build a local team, working with a central support function to scale the practice. This is a leadership-driven position offering autonomy to influence direction and outcomes. A strong focus on growth, client service, and strategic development will be central to your impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and development of a new Kent office
• Manage a high-quality privately funded family caseload (divorce, finances, cohabitation, nuptial agreements, complex children issues)
• Shape direction, culture and growth of the new location
• Recruit locally and build a sustainable team
• Collaborate with the central team to drive practice forward
• Influence strategy and contribute to the firm’s expansion goals

Key requirements

• 6+ PQE in Family Law
• Leadership experience with autonomy to build a practice
• Ability to recruit and develop a local team
• Strong client service and strategic mindset
• Experience handling high-quality family matters (divorce, finances, children issues)

• leadership
• strategic thinking
• communication
• business development
• family law expertise (divorce, finances, cohabitation, nuptial agreements, children issues)
• practice development and management

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