Overview
Location: Hybrid / Gay St, Bath BA1 2NT, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Legal | Private Practice
Salary: Negotiable salary
Head of Private Client Department
Location: Based in our Bath office, covering our 7 offices in the Southwest
Team Size: 30 professionals
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
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.
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.
* Grow the department through growth, technical skill, and supervision.
* Manage 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 – enjoy an extra day off on your Birthday
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Critical illness cover
* Life assurance from your 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.
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