Job Description
Atkinson Moss Legal recruitment have been engaged to assist with the recruitment of a Head of Private Client to join this growth firm. Applications are welcome from existing Heads/Deputy or ambitious Senior solicitors looking to making a pathway to Partner.
Location: Norwich-based Hybrid/Flexible working
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Firm
This is a specialist legal practice based in Norfolk, providing expert advice across private client, property, and commercial sectors. The firm is led by a senior team with backgrounds in major regional and national practices, focusing on a technical, high-quality approach to law rather than high-volume processing.
The Role
The position involves managing a high-quality existing body of work while providing day-to-day line management for the private client department.
Core Responsibilities:
* Trust Management: Advise on the creation, administration, and restructuring of discretionary, life interest, and property trusts.
* Estate Planning: Manage a caseload involving family asset protection trusts, probate applications, and Court of Protection matters.
* Technical Drafting: Prepare complex trust documentation and related legal instruments with technical precision.
* Leadership: Provide operational line management, training, and supervision for the private client fee earners and support staff.
* Collaboration: Liaise with external professional referrers, including financial advisors and accountants, and work with the internal dispute resolution team on contentious trust matters.
* Strategic Oversight: Depending on experience, the role includes setting departmental budgets and contributing to firm-wide leadership at a director or partner level.
Person Specification
* Experience: Qualified Solicitor with a proven track record in private client law and the ability to manage complex trust matters independently.
* Technical Standing: Full STEP membership (or progress toward qualification) is highly desirable.
* Management: Previous experience in line management or departmental leadership is preferred.
* Systems: Proficiency with modern legal technology and case management systems (e.g., LEAP).
Remuneration and Benefits
* Competitive salary reflective of seniority.
* Direct support from a dedicated paralegal and legal secretary.
* Hybrid and flexible working options as standard.
* Budgeted support for professional development and accreditations.
* An inclusive, professional workplace culture with a focus on work-life balance.
Confidential Expression of Interest
The first stage of this process is an informal, private conversation to discuss the caseload and the firm’s trajectory. This is intended for individuals who may be tentatively considering a move and wish to explore the opportunity without a formal application.
Please contact Will to arrange a confidential introductory chat.