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Head of Private Client Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Billericay

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Employment contract

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Job Description:

Fantastic opportunity for a senior private client solicitor looking to step into a leadership role, or someone already managing a team 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:

  • 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
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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