Head of Private Client

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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