Private Client Head of Department

Posted 1 day 8 hours ago by Law Staff Legal Recruitment

£75,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked private practice client is seeking a driven and experienced Private Client Head of Department to lead and further develop its expanding Wills and Probate team.

Key responsibilities for this Private Client Head of Department opportunity:
  • Manage a full caseload encompassing probate, estate administration, wills, trusts and Court of Protection matters
  • Provide specialist guidance on complex estates, tax planning strategies and deputyship applications
  • Act on behalf of clients in contentious probate and deputyship proceedings where required
  • Build, maintain and strengthen long term client relationships
  • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to expand and develop the department's client base
Specifications for this Private Client Head of Department role:
  • England & Wales qualified Solicitor with 8+ years' PQE
  • Experience managing a team or department
  • STEP qualified or working towards qualification
  • Experience handling contentious probate matters
Benefits for this Private Client Head of Department vacancy:
  • Salary of up to £75,000pa
  • Hybrid working
  • A generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service
  • Birthday day off
  • Career development programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health Cashback Plan
  • Length of service awards
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Family friendly policies and a strong focus on work life balance

Established in the 1920s and recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, our firm is a top ranked UK law firm known for its supportive culture, commitment to employee wellbeing, and ongoing investment in its people.

For more information on this Private Client Head of Department role, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference number 37590.

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