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Head of Private Client

Law Staff Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Private Client position is available at a modern boutique law firm located in Uxbridge, offering a salary of up to £75,000.
  • The role requires at least five years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Private Client law, with STEP accreditation preferred.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the department, supervising junior fee earners, ensuring compliance with company policies, and driving business development.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of the legal market, and the ability to independently build a workload.
  • The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for career development.
Job Title: Head of Private ClientLocation: UxbridgeSalary: up to £75,000Job Reference: 36893About Our ClientOur Client is a modern boutique law firm seeking a Head of Private Client to join their dynamic, collaborative, and expanding team.About the RoleOur Client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Private Client solicitor to head their department, based in the Uxbridge office. The successful candidate will work closely with the Management Board to support the firm's growth and deliver the department's strategic goals.Key Responsibilities:
  • Day-to-day management of the department, including monitoring and distribution of matters.
  • Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior members of the team.
  • Management of support services for the team.
  • Ensuring fee earners achieve their individual targets.
  • Maintaining orderly and up-to-date files, including electronic files, and complying with the company’s file management policy.
  • Completing time records and other management records required by the company.
  • Cross-referring work and clients within the firm.
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies, including Lexcel compliance.
  • Financial control, including managing the cash flow for the team through efficient billing and payment procedures.
  • Identifying fee-earning opportunities and developing those opportunities.
  • Producing fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives.
  • Performing fee-earning work accurately, reliably, and in accordance with the firm's quality and risk procedures.
  • Keeping informed of all changes in the law and practice relevant to the area of work.
  • Building the business and leading the department’s marketing efforts.
About YouThe ideal candidate must have:
  • At least five years PQE.
  • STEP accreditation (preferred).
  • Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the legal market to support business development decisions in line with the firm's requirements.
  • A strong work ethic and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the Uxbridge team.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to supervise fee earners within the team.
  • Extensive experience within Private Client and the ability to build your own workload independently.
What Our Client Offers You:
  • A competitive remuneration package tailored to you, with the opportunity to work either as a consultant or as an employee.
  • A friendly team that values an open and flexible working environment, as well as staff wellbeing.
  • A vital and rewarding role in the firm, with the possibility of financial rewards aligned to performance.
  • Career development opportunities.
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversationContact Person: Haneen Shuweikh Contact Email:   Contact Phone: IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with [The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19](https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made).--Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Haneen Shuweikh directly at or call for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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