Head of Private Client Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (Billericay, Essex)

Locum Head of Private Client

I am working with a lovely firm who are seeking an experienced Private Client So...

Location

United Kingdom , Solihull

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years PQE in Private Client work
Confident team leader and client communicator
Able to work independently and manage files start to finish
Familiar with case management and Solicitors’ Accounts Rules

Job Responsibility

Managing a varied caseload: Wills, LPAs, Trusts, Tax, Probate
Supervising and supporting a small team
Ensuring compliance and high service standards

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 Private Client

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially aware Head o...

Location

United Kingdom , Sunderland

Salary:

55000.00 GBP / Year

Gillespie Recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Private Client law
Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, and Powers of Attorney
Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a legal team
Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently
Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset
Excellent communication and client care skills
High level of organisation and attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Managing a full caseload of Private Client matters, including: Wills and estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
Court of Protection matters (where applicable)
Trust creation and administration
Leading, managing, and developing the Private Client team
Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior fee earners and support staff
Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality procedures
Driving departmental performance, billing targets, and growth strategies
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts

What we offer

Supportive and collaborative working environment
Clear career progression and long-term development opportunities
Modern office environment in Sunderland

Fulltime

Locum Private Client Solicitor

I am currently working with a well-established firm based in Buckinghamshire, wh...

Location

United Kingdom , Buckinghamshire

Salary:

Not provided

Vivid Resourcing

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong background in private client law – IHT experience required
Experience and confidence running your own caseload
Ideally some ‘head of’ experience

Parttime

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

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

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

Wills & Probate Solicitor

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

Location

United Kingdom , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
Knowledge of trusts
Willingness to work towards STEP
Professional image
Confidence
First class communication skills
Hard working
Empathetic and sympathetic manner
Welcoming, positive and charismatic personality
Ability to interact and develop relationships

Job Responsibility

Actively promote the firm's full range of services, concentrating on Wills, Probate and Private Client matters
Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department
Ensure client work is progressed expeditiously and clients are kept informed
Exercise high standards of client care
Ensure confidentiality and security of documentation
Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording
Maintain clear communications with firm personnel
Ensure good working relationships with external organisations
Attend to self-development
Comply with training requirements

What we offer

Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time)
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

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