Private Client Lawyer Opportunity - Head of Trusts Location: Hertford Experience: 5 Years PQE Department: Wills, Trusts, and Probate Type: Full-Time / Hybrid Are you an ambitious Private Client Lawyer ready to lead and grow a team, all while maintaining a healthy work/life balance? If you're looking for a firm that values your career progression as much as you do, this opportunity could be your next step. My client is seeking a Trusts Lawyer with strong technical expertise and at least 5 years of experience to head their Trusts team. This is an opportunity to strategically shape and build a profitable, sustainable team, all while being supported by a firm committed to excellence and innovation. Role Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy: You'll lead the Trusts team, mentoring and motivating talented individuals while ensuring operations are efficient and client service is exceptional. Business Development: You'll raise the team's profile, develop tailored client services, and implement a clear business development plan to drive growth. Risk Management: You'll take responsibility for achieving financial objectives, ensuring compliance, and managing risks effectively. Traits of a Successful Candidate: A minimum of 5 years PQE with strong technical ability in trusts. A passion for client care and delivering excellence in every interaction. A cooperative, positive attitude and a "can-do" approach. A strategic mindset, pioneering spirit, and commitment to the firm's broader objectives. Benefits: A clear and structured career path with opportunities for growth. A supportive and flexible working environment, including hybrid working. Generous benefits, including: 25-30 days of holiday entitlement (rising with service). Contributory corporate pension scheme. Healthcare Cash Plan. Employee Assistance Programme. Access to a financial well-being platform. Firm-wide and individual bonus schemes. Vibrant social initiatives, including summer and Christmas events, quarterly lunches, book clubs, and well-being activities. How to Apply? Please apply directed or confidentially contact Elliot Lockley at Henderson Scott for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working with a variety of other opportunities with ranked teams in Hertfordshire so would be interested to talk to any lawyer.