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Head of Department – Senior Private Client Solicitor
Location: Reading
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead and develop a well-established Private Client department.
My client is seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual with extensive expertise in non-contentious Private Client matters and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and managing the Private Client department, ensuring high-quality legal advice and client care
- Advising clients on a full range of Private Client matters, including:
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Powers of Attorney
- Deputyships
- Probate and Administration of Estates
- Trusts
- Tax and Estate Planning
- General elderly client advice
- Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team
- Business development and marketing to drive growth and enhance the firm’s Private Client offering
- Managing client relationships and handling complex or high-value cases with sensitivity and professionalism
- Keeping up to date with changes in relevant legislation and case law
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
- Proven experience in handling a broad range of non-contentious Private Client matters
- Demonstrable leadership and management skills, with the ability to supervise and support junior team members
- Strong business development acumen with a track record of growing a department or client base
- Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to build long-lasting relationships
- STEP qualification or working towards STEP membership (desirable but not essential)
What’s on Offer?
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to lead and shape a growing department
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Career progression opportunities within a respected firm
If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a leadership role, my client would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.
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