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

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

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 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

New

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

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

New

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

Summer Analyst

Citi's Global Wealth is looking for Summer Analysts to join our Citi Global Weal...

Location

Luxembourg , Bertrange

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You are in your penultimate/final year of university
expected to achieve or have achieved Très bien (Very Good, 16 - 17.99, or equivalent) at undergraduate level in any degree discipline
you have an interest in Wealth Management and Private Banking
you are fluent in a 2nd language (this is desirable but not essential)
strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
high level of personal integrity, commitment to excellence and a strong desire to learn
resiliency to work in a challenging and changing high-volume, fast-paced environment
sense of urgency and ability to execute quickly and efficiently

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with the wider Global Wealth division to carry out transactional services
assist in building a sustainable client pipeline and shortening deal closures
analyze customer needs and deliver structured end to end global solutions
support the team leaders and department heads on specific projects and tasks

Fulltime

New

Global Head of Private Sales, Jewelry

The Global Head of Private Sales, Jewelry, will lead and expand the private jewe...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

175000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in high-value jewelry private sales, luxury asset transactions, or jewelry advisory
Proven track record of executing multimillion-dollar private jewelry sales with UHNW clientele
Extensive network of collectors, jewelry houses, gem dealers, and institutional buyers
Strong leadership and team management skills with experience overseeing an international sales team
Deep understanding of the global jewelry market, including historical and contemporary valuation, authentication, and provenance
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement a global strategy for private jewelry sales, aligning with Sotheby’s broader business objectives
Identify emerging trends, investment opportunities, and client demand in the high jewelry and rare gemstone markets
Expand Sotheby’s network of UHNW collectors, jewelry maisons, dealers, and institutional buyers to drive private transactions
Cultivate and maintain relationships with top-tier collectors, private clients, jewelry houses, and industry stakeholders
Provide bespoke advisory services, curating tailored buying and selling opportunities for private clients
Oversee negotiations and ensure seamless execution of private sales transactions, ensuring discretion and confidentiality
Source and place exceptional pieces, including rare diamonds, colored gemstones, vintage and signed jewelry from prestigious houses
Partner with jewelry specialists, regional teams, and external experts to source and place high-value pieces for private sale
Work closely with marketing, legal, and finance teams to ensure compliance, risk management, and innovative sales strategies
Develop strategic partnerships with jewelry houses, estate dealers, and gemological institutions to strengthen Sotheby’s private sales presence

What we offer

Discretionary bonus
Competitive benefits package

Private Client Head of Department

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , New Malden

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

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Job Posted:
May 13, 2025

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