Family Solicitor/Head of Family Department
| Posting date: | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Bailey Hunter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JC3936 |
Summary
Our client, an established and well-regarded law firm based in York, is looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor / Head of Department to lead and further develop its Family team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Family Solicitor who is confident managing complex matters, supervising others and playing a key role in the continued growth of the department.
The role is full time with hybrid working available.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of complex family matters, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy matters
- Private children work
- Cohabitation disputes
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Wider private family law matters
Alongside your own caseload, you will supervise and manage the Family team, providing technical support, guidance and mentoring to more junior colleagues.
You will also be involved in developing the department, maintaining strong client relationships and helping to drive the continued success of the team.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Family law
- Strong experience handling a broad range of private family matters
- Confidence managing complex divorce, financial and children work
- Previous supervisory, mentoring or management experience
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A practical, commercially aware and empathetic approach
- The ability to build relationships and contribute to business development
- A genuine interest in leading and developing a successful team
Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Associates, existing Heads of Department or Family Solicitors ready to step into a leadership role.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable York firm in a senior capacity, with the chance to lead a team, shape the future of the department and handle high-quality family law work.
The firm offers a supportive working environment, good quality work and the opportunity to make a real impact at senior level.
Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Family Solicitor who is confident managing complex matters, supervising others and playing a key role in the continued growth of the department.
The role is full time with hybrid working available.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of complex family matters, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy matters
- Private children work
- Cohabitation disputes
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Wider private family law matters
Alongside your own caseload, you will supervise and manage the Family team, providing technical support, guidance and mentoring to more junior colleagues.
You will also be involved in developing the department, maintaining strong client relationships and helping to drive the continued success of the team.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Family law
- Strong experience handling a broad range of private family matters
- Confidence managing complex divorce, financial and children work
- Previous supervisory, mentoring or management experience
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A practical, commercially aware and empathetic approach
- The ability to build relationships and contribute to business development
- A genuine interest in leading and developing a successful team
Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Associates, existing Heads of Department or Family Solicitors ready to step into a leadership role.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable York firm in a senior capacity, with the chance to lead a team, shape the future of the department and handle high-quality family law work.
The firm offers a supportive working environment, good quality work and the opportunity to make a real impact at senior level.
Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com