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

Private Client Head of Department

A highly regarded, well-established law firm in South West London is seeking an ...

Location

United Kingdom , New Malden

Salary:

85000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with significant experience in private client law
proven track record of leadership and managing a team
strong technical expertise in wills, trusts, and estate planning
excellent client management skills with the ability to build and sustain relationships
strategic thinker with commercial mindset and proactive approach to business development

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the Private Client Department, ensuring exceptional client service and operational efficiency
handle a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax advice
provide strategic direction to the department, ensuring growth and business development
develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture

What we offer

Performance-based bonus
flexible working
private medical insurance
social events

Fulltime

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

Specialist, Watches

As a Specialist you will be an experienced watches expert tasked with maximizing...

Location

Switzerland , Genève

Salary:

Not provided

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience as an expert in Watches and the Global market
Experience in auction and or high-end retail preferred
Capable of identifying and overcoming obstacles to growth and success, and translating expertise into results
Proven manager, inspirational and dynamic leader, with experience of global teams
Commit to uphold ethical standards at the highest level, consistent with Sotheby’s reputation
Understand and demonstrate a “no compromise” attitude towards luxury: protecting the Sotheby’s Watches vision and brand equity while achieving short term sales goals
Experience in developing ultra high networth and trade network and converting relationships into revenue
Strong ability to network and convert social connections into business opportunities
High level of attention to detail
Professional, discreet and commercial client service skills

Job Responsibility

Source and secure profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through private sale, meeting individual revenue targets and driving results to meet local and regional financial revenue budgets
Responsible for proactively generating business opportunities to secure consignments to the Americas Magnificent Jewels and Fine & Important Jewels sales, focusing on private client business, collections and select trade relationships
Grow Sotheby’s watches private client network and pipeline to exceed assigned sales goals
Drive a long-term client development strategy across private, trade and jewelry clients by partnering with Client Strategy to develop short, mid, and long term private client leads with the goal of consignment generation for auction or private sale
Value property to provide auction/fixed price/fair market/insurance estimates as required by the client
Work with the Head of Department Watches in Geneva and Europe on target criteria, proposals and proactive pitch documents and communications
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the wider business as well as the global Sotheby’s Watches team to compose, produce and execute interesting, innovative and profitable sale formats and concepts across the Sotheby’s sales channels
Act as an ambassador for the Watches business internally and externally for Sotheby’s, promoting its services, products and expertise to internal stakeholders, cross selling the Sotheby’s Watches business to all Sotheby’s clients
Attend and participate in networking events and or conferences to build expertise and client development skills

Court of Protection Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading team that manages a subst...

Location

United Kingdom , Leighton Buzzard

Salary:

45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of Court of Protection experience
Strong background in private client work (desirable)
Excellent communication and client-care skills
Ability to work independently while being a team player

Job Responsibility

Handle Professional Deputyship and Personal Injury Trust matters with minimal supervision
Work closely with the Heads of Department and senior colleagues
Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Court of Protection and PI Trust matters

What we offer

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Hybrid working for a great work-life balance
Free legal fees for personal matters
Career progression in a growing and supportive environment

Fulltime

Wills & Probate Solicitor or equivalent

A new opportunity has arisen for a qualified Legal Advisor to join our successfu...

Location

United Kingdom , Peterborough; Boston

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Legal Advisor
Exposure during or post training to Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
Knowledge of trusts helpful
Willingness to work towards STEP
Professional image
Well presented
Confident
First class communication skills
Hard working
Able to work in an empathetic and sympathetic manner when dealing with the bereaved and those facing a loss of mental capacity

Job Responsibility

Actively promote the firm’s full range of services but to concentrate primarily on Wills, Probate and Private Client matters generally
Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department or other fee-earners and in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual
Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on realistic outcomes, progress and on costs
Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information
Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording per annum
Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm
Ensure good working relationships with internal and external institutions and organisations
Take responsibility for and attend to self-development
Comply with the relevant training requirements

What we offer

Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time staff)
Staff discount
Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions
Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
Benefit platform membership
Life Assurance
Flexible working options
Volunteering days

Temporary Client Liaison

To provide client liaison support to the Chairman of Impressionist and Modern Ar...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Dependable, flexible, discreet and diplomatic
Computer literate, with detailed knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills (both written and spoken)
Well organised, with a good eye for detail and the ability to prioritise tasks as well as being able to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Experience delivering on tasks in a timely manner without compromising service level
Enjoy troubleshooting and using initiative
Be a team player, capable of working well as part of a busy, highly pressurised team, with good interpersonal skills and a friendly and approachable manner towards both clients and colleagues
Enthusiastic with a flexible approach and exceptional client service skills

Job Responsibility

Introduce a systematic approach to identify sourcing and selling opportunities for the Head of Private Sales and Chairman of Impressionist and Modern Art, with the inclusion of day-to-day information on past and forthcoming sales, identifying property of interest coming up for sale at auction or privately, obtaining bidding advice and the execution of condition reports and other relevant information
Set up pipeline management meetings with the leaders identified above and their wider team to review sourcing initiatives and activity
Deliver client requests concerning general collection management including consignments, pre- and post-sale support and administration, bid registration and execution, loan requests, transactional history, accounts and valuations
Management and execution of pre-sale targeting strategy for global auctions across the Impressionist and Modern Art department
Manage and keep track of pre-sale target lists as well as current and potential consignment lists, buyer and under bidder results and artist sourcing projects with relevant specialists
Monitor consignment process pre- and post-sale to ensure a smooth selling experience and high sell through rates for consignments
Coordinate tracking and input of all significant contribution for auction consignments, purchases, IB and underbids, private treaty sales
Ensure that managed clients and any other high-profile clients under remit receive a consistently high level of service, by maintaining positive communication and rapport with departments such as Shipping, Client Accounts, Events, Impressionist and Modern Client Strategist, Sotheby’s Preferred, other specialist departments, and European and global salerooms to ensure a seamless process for the client
Support client-related projects initiated by the Head of Modern Art, and work closely with the Research function and other support roles to achieve client objectives
Confident and efficient handling of client contact and relationships

Private Client Solicitor

This role offers the chance to work within a friendly and cohesive team that ben...

Location

United Kingdom , Durham

Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

SACCO MANN

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with 2-5 yrs PQE
Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
Ability to handle a varied caseload independently
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Willingness to travel occasionally to other offices as needed

Job Responsibility

Wills and Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Trusts & Tax Advice
Maintaining and developing client relationships
Getting involved with business development opportunities with the Head of Department

What we offer

Flexible working
Pension
Private Healthcare
Transparent career structure based on merit not longevity
Competitive holiday allowance
Free parking

Fulltime

Head of Private Client Department

Battens Solicitors

Location:
United Kingdom , Bath ▼
Poundbury
Wareham

Category:
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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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