Job Title: Head of Private Client Department – Poole Townsend Location: Barrow‑in‑Furness (other Poole Townsend offices and hybrid working considered) Hours: Full‑time (part‑time considered) Contract: Permanent We’re Expanding – Join Our Private Client Team | Poole Townsend We’re growing — and it’s an exciting time to join Poole Townsend’s Private Client Department. Due to continued demand and expansion across our client base, we are recruiting for multiple roles within our Private Client Team, based in Barrow‑in‑Furness (with flexibility across our other offices and hybrid working considered). About Us Poole Townsend is a highly respected, long‑established firm providing expert legal, financial and property services across the Furness Peninsula and South Lakes. With five offices and a strong client‑focused reputation, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our communities. Proud to Be Employee‑Owned We are an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) — meaning the business is owned for the benefit of its employees. That brings: A collaborative, inclusive culture A genuine voice for employees A long‑term focus on sustainable growth The potential for tax‑free employee bonuses (subject to performance and EOT rules) The Opportunity As part of the continued expansion of our Private Client Department, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Private Client to lead, develop and manage this key area of the business. This is a senior role offering the opportunity to shape departmental strategy while maintaining a personal caseload and mentoring a growing team. The Role A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking to shape and lead a growing department, while maintaining a hands‑on caseload. You Will Be Responsible For Leading and developing the Private Client Department Managing departmental performance, compliance, and service standards Supervising and mentoring solicitors, a trainee solicitor and administrative staff Maintaining a personal caseload including wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, LPAs and deputyships Supporting business development and departmental marketing initiatives Ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory and professional requirements What We Are Looking For Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in private client work Strong leadership and people‑management capability Excellent technical knowledge and client‑care skills Commercial awareness with experience of meeting financial targets STEP qualification desirable (or willingness to work towards) What We Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave Hybrid working options where business needs allow Medicash health cash plan, employee assistance programme and staff discounts Ongoing professional development and leadership support The opportunity to play a key role in an employee‑owned business How to Apply If you are looking for a senior role where you can genuinely influence the future of a growing department, we would love to hear from you. Be part of a firm where your expertise helps clients feel supported, informed, and in safe hands. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Poole Townsend are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.