Head of Department - Private Client
Battens Solicitors Limited
Location: Bath office, covering our 7 offices in the Southwest.
Team Size: 30 professionals.
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Run your own caseload.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Income protection.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service.
* Free conveyancing and discounted legal services.
* Recruitment bonus scheme.
* Birthday leave – an extra day off on your birthday.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Critical illness cover.
* Life assurance from your first day of employment.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable.
* Employment type: Full‑time.
* Job function: Education and Training; Industries: Law Practice.
Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference? Apply now to join a firm that values expertise, innovation, and people.
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