Join a Firm Where Heritage Meets Innovation
This role offers the opportunity for a step up, the firm is seeking to hire a Head of the Dorking office. This would be a great opportunity for a Senior Associate seeking a step up, or a Partner looking to take on more responsibility running their own office.
This Legal 500 law firm combines over a century of legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach to practice. While their history sets a strong foundation, their modern outlook and entrepreneurial culture are what make them truly unique.
Why This Firm?
* Career Progression: The firm offers a defined pathway to partnership and equity for ambitious candidates. Progression is not a buzzword here-it's backed by the firm's track record of nurturing talent and promoting from within.
* High-Caliber Work: Despite its size - 40 staff across 4 offices, including a flagship location in Mayfair, London-the firm regularly operates on par with top-tier London firms. They've recently acted on the largest litigation matter ever heard in an English court.
* Diverse and High-Profile Clients: The client base spans HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, household names, and established businesses, providing exposure to complex and rewarding work.
* A Collaborative, Supportive Culture: This is a firm where collaboration and mentorship are central. Partners work closely with associates, helping them sharpen their technical skills and commercial acumen.
* Modern Working Practices: Long before "hybrid working" became a buzzword, this firm embraced flexibility, ensuring staff have the tools and support to work effectively from anywhere.
What Sets Them Apart?
The firm offers the opportunity to build a career with a human touch. Their culture strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and approachability. You'll find a team that values your input, supports your growth, and fosters a positive working environment.
The Role
The firm is seeking to hire a Head of Dorking office that is likely to be a Private Client Partner.
You will oversee the office of 10, working with the equity partners across the firm's other offices that include Mayfair, Essex, and South London.
You will drive this office into the future, working with the wider leadership team on strategy and planning. You will take a lead in mentoring and training more junior members of the team.
This role has good prospects for equity partnership in the future.
You will run a private client caseload, which will be of good quality and include HNW work. The caseload will include wills, probates, estates, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and tax advice. You will also oversee the general running of the office and other fee earners.
You will be well supported in the role but will also have the autonomy to make the role and office your own.
* You should be a Private Client Partner with at least 7 years PQE (there is no upper limit on the amount of PQE required).
* You should ideally have experience in management.
* You should have leadership qualities and skills.
* Salary is very negotiable depending on your background and level of experience, plus an excellent bonus structure depending on the office's performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Partner to come in and lead the Dorking, Surrey office of this long-established legal 500 ranked firm.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.
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