Overview
Lead a well-established Private Client department with strong growth potential. Provide technical expertise and light-touch leadership to a settled, capable team. 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
* 3 PQE + Private Client Solicitor
* Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, and tax
* Experience handling HNW and complex estate matters
* Confident managing people in an inclusive, collaborative way
* Able to provide technical supervision and support where needed
* Ambitious and commercially minded, with an interest in growing the department
What you’ll be doing
* Lead and supervise the Private Client department
* Manage a caseload of varied private client matters, including HNW and complex work
* Act as the go-to technical expert for the team
* Support the development of juniors and identify training needs
* Contribute to the department’s long-term growth strategy, particularly in agriculture
* Work closely with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless client service
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: Competitive, up to £65k (DOE)
* Bonus: 10% of anything billed above 3.5x salary
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
* Pension and enhanced benefits package
* Hybrid working: 1–2 days WFH (not Mondays/Fridays)
* Culture: Friendly, inclusive team with strong retention and a track record of career development
* 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.
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