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An established, multi-office regional firm is looking to appoint a Head of Family to lead and grow its well-regarded team. This is a genuine leadership opportunity, not just a title. You’ll inherit a profitable and busy department with a solid reputation across divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and associated family work. The mandate is clear: strengthen the team, drive performance, and shape the next phase of growth. The Opportunity - Lead and develop a multi-office Family team - Combine strategic oversight with a high-quality personal caseload - Play a key role in recruitment, mentoring and succession planning - Drive business development and cross-referral relationships internally - Influence operational processes and departmental performance This role would suit an ambitious Senior Associate, Legal Director or existing Head of Department who wants more autonomy, visibility and influence within a forward-thinking regional platform. This is not a corporate factory environment, it’s a relationship-led, reputation-driven firm where leadership genuinely has impact. What We’re Looking For - Experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive - Strong technical background across private family matters - Confident leader who can motivate and develop others - Commercially aware with a track record of client development What’s On Offer - Competitive senior-level salary (DOE) - Leadership status with strategic input - Flexible working arrangements - Benefits package aligned to senior hires If you’re currently leading a team but feel constrained, or you’re ready to step up into a genuine departmental leadership role this is worth a confidential conversation. Please apply, or contact Joel Isherwood at Venn Group: #J-18808-Ljbffr