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1. Lead a well-established Private Client department with strong growth potential
2. Provide technical expertise and light-touch leadership to a settled, capable team
3. Competitive salary up to £65k + bonus, hybrid working, and clear progression
This is a rare opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to step into a Head of Department role at a firm with a supportive culture and an already thriving practice.
With a smooth-running team in place, you’ll join at the right time to take the reins, manage a diverse caseload, and guide the team’s continued growth.
This is very much a management-focused role with the support of talented, experienced fee earners around you.
Who we’re looking for
4. 3 PQE+ Private Client Solicitor
5. Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, and tax
6. Experience handling HNW and complex estate matters
7. Confident managing people in an inclusive, collaborative way
8. Able to provide technical supervision and support where needed
9. Ambitious and commercially minded, with an interest in growing the department
What you’ll be doing
10. Lead and supervise the Private Client department
11. Manage a caseload of varied private client matters, including HNW and complex work
12. Act as the go-to technical expert for the team
13. Support the development of juniors and identify training needs
14. Contribute to the department’s long-term growth strategy, particularly in agriculture
15. Work closely with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless client service
Salary & Benefits
16. Salary: Competitive, up to £65k (DOE)
17. Bonus: 10% of anything billed above 3.5x salary
18. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
19. Pension and enhanced benefits package
20. Hybrid working: 1–2 days WFH (not Mondays/Fridays)
21. Culture: Friendly, inclusive team with strong retention and a track record of career development
22. Progression: Clear framework and genuine long-term career opportunities
📩 Contact Rachael Conley
Call 03300 245 606 or email rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.