Head of Family Law

Job Title: Head of Family Law

Location: Blackwood, with support across our Ebbw Vale office

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

About us:

Fonseca Law was founded in 1938 by Mr Amador Fonseca, solicitor, and has been providing a wide range of legal services both in South Wales and nationally ever since. The firm has expanded somewhat since its early days but still retains the personal touch.

The firm incorporated in 2007 and became Fonsecalaw Limited, but we trade, and are still known as, Fonseca Law.

We are a firm who pride ourselves on being accessible to all. We believe that client care and customer service are paramount. We remain committed to providing a full range of legal services to the local community. We also pride ourselves on equality and diversity and will never discriminate against a person based on their sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, age, or disability.

About the role:

You will manage your own caseload covering private family law, supported by an experienced and friendly team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling divorce, separation, and financial remedy matters
• Advising on children matters, including contact and residence disputes
• Attending court hearings and case management conferences
• Providing clear, compassionate advice to clients during sensitive situations
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Reporting to the managing directors

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with experience in family law and/or care proceedings
• 5+ years PQE
• Legal Aid experience
• Children Panel membership advantageous (or willingness to work towards)
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client-care skills
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently

What we offer:

• A supportive, close-knit team across two convenient South Wales locations
• Career development and progression opportunities with desirability to be a company director.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Family Law Partner, Family Law Legal Director, Head of Family Department, Head of Family Team, Family Law Director, Family Law Senior Associate, Lead Family Solicitor, Lead family Lawyer, will also be considered for this role.