Job Description
Head of Department – Senior Private Client Solicitor
Location: Reading
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead and develop a well-established Private Client department.
My client is seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual with extensive expertise in non-contentious Private Client matters and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overseeing and managing the Private Client department, ensuring high-quality legal advice and client care
* Advising clients on a full range of Private Client matters, including:
o Wills and Estate Planning
o Powers of Attorney
o Deputyships
o Probate and Administration of Estates
o Trusts
o Tax and Estate Planning
o General elderly client advice
* Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team
* Business development and marketing to drive growth and enhance the firm’s Private Client offering
* Managing client relationships and handling complex or high-value cases with sensitivity and professionalism
* Keeping up to date with changes in relevant legislation and case law
Key Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
* Proven experience in handling a broad range of non-contentious Private Client matters
* Demonstrable leadership and management skills, with the ability to supervise and support junior team members
* Strong business development acumen with a track record of growing a department or client base
* Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to build long-lasting relationships
* STEP qualification or working towards STEP membership (desirable but not essential)
What’s on Offer?
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* The opportunity to lead and shape a growing department
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* Career progression opportunities within a respected firm
If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a leadership role, my client would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.
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