Head of Private Client Department Job at Battens Solicitors (Bath)

Head of Private Client

Accuflex has a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Solicitor (min...

Location

United Kingdom , Cumbria

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years PQE
Strong background in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning
Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
Comfortable managing complex client relationships independently

Job Responsibility

Department Leadership: Lead and manage an established Private Client team, maintaining high technical standards and fostering a collaborative culture
Complex Estate Planning: Advise on wills (including high-value and complex estates), trusts, inheritance tax planning and estate structuring
Probate & Administration: Oversee estate administration matters from instruction through to completion
Supervision & Mentoring: Provide training, supervision and technical guidance to junior team members
Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with SRA and regulatory requirements

What we offer

No billing targets
Clear pathway to Head of Department and potential Directorship
Competitive regional salary with discretionary firm-wide bonus
Excellent work-life balance in a scenic location

Head of Private Client Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior private client solicitor who’s look...

Location

United Kingdom , Billericay, Essex

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified Solicitor with significant experience in private client law
Confident managing a varied caseload independently
Comfortable in a leadership or supervisory capacity
Strong on client care and able to develop and maintain trusted client relationships
Commercially minded, with a proactive approach to business development and growing the department

Job Responsibility

Managing and developing a broad caseload of private client matters including Wills, probate, and estate administration
Inheritance tax planning
Trusts and estate planning
Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
Supervising and mentoring junior team members
Ensuring compliance and excellent service standards
Contributing to the strategic growth of the department

What we offer

A key leadership role within a well-established and respected firm
Supportive working culture with genuine autonomy
Opportunities for continued progression and long-term impact

Fulltime

Head of Private Client Solicitor

Fantastic opportunity for a senior private client solicitor looking to step into...

Location

United Kingdom , Billericay

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in private client law
confident managing a varied caseload independently
comfortable in a leadership or supervisory capacity
strong client care skills and ability to develop and maintain trusted client relationships
commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development and growing the department

Job Responsibility

Managing and developing a broad caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, and estate administration
inheritance tax planning
trusts and estate planning
lasting powers of attorney and court of protection matters
supervising and mentoring junior team members
ensuring compliance and excellent service standards
contributing to the strategic growth of the department

What we offer

Salary up to £60,000, negotiable depending on experience
key leadership role within a well-established firm
supportive working culture
opportunities for continued progression and long-term impact

Fulltime

Head of Seller Experience & Private Sales, Client Service Operations

The Head of Seller Experience & Pvt Sales will be a champion for their team with...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree holder with at least 8/10+ years’ experience in a related field
Management and leadership skills with a team subject to deadline pressures and high tempo activity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrable ability to work directly with clients
IT literate, familiar with financial databases and be able to learn and understand new systems quickly
Team player who brings enthusiasm and energy to the task at hand
A flexible approach - both in exploring new methods and approaches where appropriate and to the support of late running sales, covering short term absences within the department and off-site sales
Able to prioritize workload and solve problems independently
Resilience and ability to deal with challenges whilst taking a proactive and flexible approach to ensure exceptional standards of service are maintained at all times
Strong organisational skills and the ability to delegate effectively
Ability to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels

Job Responsibility

Set and deliver priorities for Client Service Operations team in London taking into account global Operations and Service Operations strategy and enterprise level projects, leveraging counterparts in other London based pods as well as geographic locations to drive consistency and best practice
Help co-ordinate Seller Experience high level queries and with other sale locations promote efficiency and consistency across global sale rooms
Work in partnership with Pre-Sale Managers to manage overall seller experience resource to balance workload/business needs with staffing and promote consistency within group
Partner with Managers to recruit, coach and train the team
Run weekly regular meetings with team to identify required actions & departmental issues
Represent and communicate on behalf of the Pre-sale and Pvt Sale Teams with both the associated departments as well as other areas of the business (Risk Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Valuations) to ensure efficiency in shared procedures
Advise on Client Service Operations structure where necessary to ensure best practice is followed and escalation/cascade is clearly defined
Work with Service Operations partners at all levels, both regionally and globally to ensure processes are consistent throughout
Drive efficiencies by identifying and implementing changes to processes and promoting best practice to improve client service where possible
Implement applicable company directives and policies, ensuring information is communicated to all relevant areas

Head of Department, Handbags & Fashion

This role will manage the Handbags and Fashion department in America, and is res...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree educated or equivalent
Proven skills in authentication for handbags and fashion
Proven experience with business getting and Handbags and Fashion expertise
Expert knowledge of specialty should include: Current in-depth market knowledge and awareness
Archives and Reference sources
Network of contacts within the Handbags and Fashion market
Proven business acumen
Proven commitment to excellence in Client Service, professional and discreet
Functional working knowledge of the complete auction process and related procedures (e.g. shipping regulations, taxation, compliance)
Excellent communication skills

Job Responsibility

Overall responsibility for the management of the Handbags and Fashion sales held in USA
Work in conjunction with the Global Head and Business Director to identify the client development, marketing and business getting strategy for Handbags and Fashion in USA
Operating at all times in accordance with the company’s rules on compliance and corporate governance
Manage the department P&L, ensuring the department observes agreed budgets and delivery of annual financial plans and forecast in timely fashion
Identify private clients in USA, interested in collecting Handbags and Fashion and develop them to actively transact in our worldwide Handbags and Fashion auctions, and potentially in other auction categories
Responsible for consignment getting for sales in USA. Targets will be established on an annual basis and will be reviewed with the Global head on a regular basis
Participate in consignment sweeps, appraisals/valuations, in USA
Cultivate long-term client relationships through personalized correspondence, entertainment, visits, and delivery of auction services
Direct line management responsibility for department Specialists and Cataloguers. To improve the overall quality of the expertise and levels of client service offered by the business and setting an example of professionalism to more junior colleagues. Mentoring and helping to train less experienced colleagues. Ensure that teamwork is supported within the department. Monitor and set work priorities/deadline and address HR matters (including recruitment, performance management and overview of compensation)
Develop with Client Development specific client priorities, key action plans for existing or newly identified clients. Setting milestones and key objectives and then executing against these strategies

What we offer

discretionary bonus
competitive benefits package

Global Head of Private Sales, Jewelry

The Global Head of Private Sales, Jewelry, will lead and expand the private jewe...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

175000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in high-value jewelry private sales, luxury asset transactions, or jewelry advisory
Proven track record of executing multimillion-dollar private jewelry sales with UHNW clientele
Extensive network of collectors, jewelry houses, gem dealers, and institutional buyers
Strong leadership and team management skills with experience overseeing an international sales team
Deep understanding of the global jewelry market, including historical and contemporary valuation, authentication, and provenance
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement a global strategy for private jewelry sales, aligning with Sotheby’s broader business objectives
Identify emerging trends, investment opportunities, and client demand in the high jewelry and rare gemstone markets
Expand Sotheby’s network of UHNW collectors, jewelry maisons, dealers, and institutional buyers to drive private transactions
Cultivate and maintain relationships with top-tier collectors, private clients, jewelry houses, and industry stakeholders
Provide bespoke advisory services, curating tailored buying and selling opportunities for private clients
Oversee negotiations and ensure seamless execution of private sales transactions, ensuring discretion and confidentiality
Source and place exceptional pieces, including rare diamonds, colored gemstones, vintage and signed jewelry from prestigious houses
Partner with jewelry specialists, regional teams, and external experts to source and place high-value pieces for private sale
Work closely with marketing, legal, and finance teams to ensure compliance, risk management, and innovative sales strategies
Develop strategic partnerships with jewelry houses, estate dealers, and gemological institutions to strengthen Sotheby’s private sales presence

What we offer

Discretionary bonus
Competitive benefits package

Head of Marketing - Private Bank

Join Marketing at Barclays to create integrated marketing strategies for Barclay...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Development and implementation of marketing strategies and delivery that aligns with the banks business objectives and are informed by market research, customer needs and competitive landscape.
Collaboration with product development, sales, and other departments to align marketing efforts with overall business objectives, to achieve specific, well defined outcomes, as needed.
Development of compelling and targeted content for various marketing channels, including print, media and related collateral, if needed.
Analysis of data to make informed decisions and optimize marketing strategies, use of data analytics tools to measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns.
Management of the marketing budget, allocating resources to maximise ROI.
Defines marketing vision, sets goals, clarifies objectives and works across organisations to achieve specific, well defined outcomes.
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/ processes
deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

Job Responsibility

Setting and executing the marketing strategy for the Singapore Private Bank across APAC.
Long- and short-term planning.
Fostering collaboration across the Private Bank and Barclays Group.
Creating a positive, creative team culture.
Developing marketing strategies to accelerate revenue growth.
Leveraging insights to optimize campaigns.
Deepening client relationships.
Managing budgets and governance.
Producing compelling executive-level materials.
Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to transform marketing from a local, event-based function into a strategic, commercial partner.

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed, ‘anchor’, onsite days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore every part of our operations as you build your career
Office designed to optimise the well-being of our colleagues
Integrated live-work-play development, with shops, restaurants, gyms and an alfresco dining area

Fulltime

Private client solicitor

Following our successful merger last year, we are continuing to go from strength...

Location

United Kingdom , York

Salary:

Not provided

Wilkin Chapman Solicitor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2–6 years PQE in Wills, Estates & Tax Planning
Possession of the STEP qualification, or currently working towards it, or the ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience equivalent to STEP, along with a willingness to undertake the qualification
Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to nurture existing relationships and help generate new business through networking and profile-raising activities.

Job Responsibility

Running your own caseload, including drafting Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration — including complex matters involving High‑Net‑Worth, business, and agricultural clients
Drafting and reviewing legal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
Contributing to the growth and future development of the department, including assisting with client development, marketing initiatives, and networking activities
Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and collaborating effectively within the wider team
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including Lexcel standards
Working towards and achieving financial targets as agreed with the Department Head or Branch Partner
Handling routine and complex enquiries from clients and telephone callers professionally, ensuring complaints are resolved promptly and satisfactorily
Ensuring that work produced by support staff meets the highest quality standards
Undertaking additional tasks that may reasonably be required within the scope of the role.

What we offer

Competitive holiday entitlement
Self-invested personal pension
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Agile working opportunities
Discounted legal fees
Referral incentives
Car parking

Fulltime

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