Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners-ranked private practice client is seeking a driven and experienced Private Client Head of Department to lead and further develop its expanding Wills and Probate team. The successful candidate will maintain their own caseload while overseeing team development, setting strategic direction and ensuring exceptional standards of client service. Key responsibilities for this Private Client Head of Department opportunity: Manage a full caseload encompassing probate, estate administration, wills, trusts and Court of Protection matters Provide specialist guidance on complex estates, tax planning strategies and deputyship applications Act on behalf of clients in contentious probate and deputyship proceedings where required Build, maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to expand and develop the department’s client base Specifications for this Private Client Head of Department role: England & Wales qualified Solicitor with 8 years’ PQE Experience managing a team or department STEP qualified or working towards qualification Experience handling contentious probate matters Benefits for this Private Client Head of Department vacancy: Salary of up to £75,000pa Hybrid working A generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service Birthday day off Career development programme Cycle to Work scheme Health Cashback Plan Length of service awards Wellbeing initiatives Family-friendly policies and a strong focus on work-life balanceThe Firm: Established in the 1920s and recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, our firm is a top-ranked UK law firm known for its supportive culture, commitment to employee wellbeing, and ongoing investment in its people. For more information on this Private Client Head of Department role, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference number 37590. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with (url removed)