Head of Private Client Job at Gillespie Recruitment (Sunderland)

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

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

Head of Private Client Department

Battens Solicitors is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Pr...

Location

United Kingdom , Bath; Poundbury; Wareham

Salary:

Not provided

Battens Solicitors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

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

Fulltime

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 Sales, Greater China

The Head of Sales – Greater China is accountable for driving the go-to-market st...

Location

China , Central District, Hong Kong SAR

Salary:

Not provided

Alter Domus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A proven track record in driving sales and revenue targets within Private Equity, Real Assets and Private Debt
first class communication and presentation skills (active listening, storytelling, presentation skills, social selling)
autonomous, have strong organisational skills (time management, planning, accuracy in documenting client activities)

Job Responsibility

Be accountable for driving and delivering a sales and growth plan underpinned by an ambitious annual sales target to help Alter Domus achieve its commercial objectives for the Greater China market in Private Equity, Real Assets and Private Debt
Proactively build your internal and external business networks, driving personal and business growth through a commitment to collaboration and teamwork
Engage and grow the network of business partners and business feeders and identify new business leads in the local and international markets to build a pipeline of target opportunities
Lead new client pitches collaborating with internal product and other teams to deliver competitive advantage
Be accountable for the scoping, costing and initial client-onboarding activities for prospects and new clients
Keep watch on local and international regulatory updates that affect the industries our clients operate in
Actively monitor competitor activities and deliver insight and thought leadership on market trends to anticipate future client needs
As a senior leader, you will also be responsible for driving change when necessary, delivering communications and directions to the team in supporting the development and engagement of employees at all levels
Promote and build the Alter Domus brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to our people, clients, and customers to embed the Alter Domus Values and to promote our Employer Value Proposition
Maintain a relentless focus on cost and budget discipline, driving a culture of accountability

What we offer

Support for professional accreditations
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

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

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

Head of Private Client

Gillespie Recruitment

Location:
United Kingdom , Sunderland

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
March 12, 2026

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