Location: On site / Poundbury, Dorchester DT2, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector: Legal | Private Practice
Salary: Competitive
Head of Private Client Department
Battens Solicitors is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Private Client Department. This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a well‑established team, shape its future, and make a lasting impact across our network of offices.
As Head of Department, you will:
- 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.
- Focus on growth, technical skill, and supervision.
- Run your own caseload.
What we’re looking for
- 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.
Benefits Package
- Group pension scheme with salary sacrifice and a 4% employer contribution.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service.
- Free conveyancing and discounted legal services.
- Recruitment bonus scheme.
- Birthday leave – extra day off on your birthday.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Critical illness cover.
- Life assurance from first day of employment.
Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference? Apply now to join a firm that values expertise, innovation, and people.
