Head of Private Client

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and growing legal group, to appoint an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Private Client.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that is continuing to strengthen its Private Client offering through considered, sustainable growth. The firm offers a collaborative culture, genuine autonomy, and strong support from senior leadership.

Based in Sheffield, the role offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

As Head of Private Client, you will take strategic ownership of the department, leading a talented team while shaping its long-term direction and success. You will play a key role in driving growth, maintaining technical excellence, and delivering outstanding client service.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Leading, mentoring and inspiring a dedicated Private Client team
• Managing and overseeing a complex caseload including Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, Inheritance Tax planning, and Court of Protection matters
• Acting as the senior technical authority on high-value and complex cases
• Developing and delivering a clear departmental growth strategy
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and professional networks
• Overseeing compliance, quality assurance, and optimising case management systems
• Monitoring performance metrics including fee income, budgets, and KPIs
• Playing an active role in recruitment, training, and succession planning

About you:

• An experienced Private Client Solicitor with 10+ years PQE (STEP or SFE membership preferred)
• Proven experience leading or managing a Private Client team
• Strong technical expertise across Wills, Trusts, Probate, IHT planning, LPAs, and CoP
• Commercially minded with a demonstrable track record of driving growth and profitability
• A natural leader with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement systems and processes that enhance service delivery

Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Financial and mortgage advice service
• Private medical insurance