Private Client Head of Department
Role Details
Title: Head of the Private Client Department
Department: Private Client
Location: Onsite/Hybrid - Head office in Nuneaton
Working Hours: Full-time
Work pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Private Client Department
to lead our well-established Private Client team at our head office in Nuneaton. This
role provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to step into
a senior leadership position, shaping the strategic direction of the department while
ensuring high standards of client service. The successful candidate will play a crucial
role in driving growth, mentoring team members, and ensuring the department
operates efficiently and profitably.
What We Offer:
* Senior Leadership Role: Take full responsibility for leading and developing
the Private Client department.
* Established & Respected Firm: Join a practice with over 100 years of history
and a strong client base.
* Strategic Influence: Play a key role in business development, client
relationship management, and shaping the department's growth.
* Flexible/Hybrid Working: We offer hybrid working options after an initial period
to support work-life balance.
* Attractive Benefits Package: Competitive salary, excellent holiday
entitlement, enhanced sick pay, pension scheme, free onsite parking,
employee discounts, and professional training.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualifications: Full STEP membership would be desirable but not essential.
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* Experience: Minimum 8 years PQE with expertise in Wills, Probate, Powers of
Attorney, Inheritance Tax and Trusts. Court of Protection experience is
desirable but not a necessity.
* Leadership & Management Skills: Proven ability to lead a team, mentor junior
staff, and manage departmental performance.
* Client-Focused Approach: Strong client care skills with the ability to provide
clear and compassionate legal advice.
* Business Development: Ability to grow the department, attract new clients,
and contribute to the firm's ongoing success.
* Proven Success: A track record of exceeding fee income targets while
maintaining high service levels.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a results driven legal professional to lead a
thriving team within a respected and expanding firm.
To Apply
Please submit your CV with a covering letter to Mr Craig Everitt, Practice Manager, at:
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