An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Department to join my clients highly regarded Private Client team in their Newcastle offices. Key Responsibilities and Duties • Lead and manage the Private Client team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous development. • Provide expert legal advice on wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and tax matters. • Provide regular supervision, guidance, and training to ensure technical excellence and career progression across the team. • Develop and implement departmental strategy aligned with the firm’s overall goals. • Drive business development initiatives. • Promote a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are encouraged. • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and firm-wide policies. Skils & Experience: • Qualified solicitor with 8 years+ PQE in private client work. • Strong technical knowledge of estate planning, trusts, tax, and probate. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a supportive and approachable leadership style. • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, with a genuine interest in team development. • Commercially astute with a proactive approach to business development. • STEP qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable. About the Team: The current team includes an...