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Head of Private Client Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Billericay, Essex

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Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior private client solicitor who’s looking to step into a leadership role, or someone already managing a team and seeking a fresh challenge with a forward-thinking and supportive firm.

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

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
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 28, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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