Private Client Head of Department Job at Douglas Scott (New Malden)

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 Solicitor

An exceptional opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a wel...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

SACCO MANN

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ PQE
Strong experience in private client law
Ideally STEP qualified
Strong expertise in Trusts and estate planning
Experience in managing complex private client cases
Proven ability to generate and maintain client relationships
Leadership qualities and aspirations to develop into a Head of Department

Job Responsibility

Manage complex and diverse work with a focus on intricate estate planning, including trusts and estate administration
Develop and expand the private client department
Progress into Head of Department

What we offer

Structured support team
Flexible working arrangements
Collaborative and forward-thinking culture
Highly rewarding environment
Firm values professionalism, growth, and individual development

Fulltime

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

Legal Advisor Wills & Probate

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Advisor to join our succes...

Location

United Kingdom , Newark-on-Trent; Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Exposure during or post training to Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
Knowledge of trusts
Willingness to work towards STEP
Professional image
Well presented, confident and have 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
A welcoming, positive and charismatic personality
Confident ability to interact and develop relationships with a variety of people
Desire and ability to make an impact with our client and the firm as a whole

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
At all times to 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
In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements

What we offer

Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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

Fulltime

Legal Advisor Wills & Probate

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Advisor to join our succes...

Location

United Kingdom , Newark-on-Trent; Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Exposure during or post training to Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
Knowledge of trusts
Willingness to work towards STEP
Present a professional image at all times to clients
Well presented, confident and have first class communication skills
Hard working and able to work in an empathetic and sympathetic manner when dealing with the bereaved and those facing a loss of mental capacity
A welcoming, positive and charismatic personality
Confident ability to interact and develop relationships with a variety of people
Desire and ability to make an impact with our client and the firm as a whole
Outstanding communication skills and written skills

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
At all times to 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
In conjunction with the firm, comply with the relevant training requirements

What we offer

Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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

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

Private Client Head of Department

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , New Malden

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
May 13, 2025

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