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Battens Solicitors

Location:
United Kingdom, Bath ▼
Poundbury
Wareham

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

Battens Solicitors is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Private Client Department. This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a well-established team, shape its future, and make a lasting impact across our network of offices.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and manage a team of 30 across 7 offices
Set and implement the department’s strategic direction
Ensure high standards of service in complex areas, including trusts, wills, probate, and estate planning
Oversee all aspects of employee management, with support from our HR team
Handle client relationships with professionalism and care
Lead and conduct business development
The role will include growth, technical skill and supervision
Running your own caseload

Requirements:

Proven experience in team leadership and departmental management
Strong expertise in private client law, ideally including Trusts
A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
Confidence in managing performance, mentoring staff, and driving growth
Minimum 10 years PQE

What we offer:

Group pension scheme with salary sacrifice and a 4% employer contribution
Income protection
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service
Free conveyancing and discounted legal services
Recruitment bonus scheme
Birthday leave – enjoy an extra day off on your Birthday
Employee Assistance Programme
Critical illness cover
Life assurance from your first day of employment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Head of Private Client Department