Head of Department Private Client

Service Care Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join as the Head of Department. The role involves leading a team and implementing strategies aligned with company goals. Candidates should have at least 8 years of PQE in private client law and possess strong technical knowledge in estate planning, trusts, tax, and probate. The role offers competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and hybrid working options after probation.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years PQE in private client.
• Strong technical knowledge of estate planning, trusts, tax and probate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the private client team.
• Develop and implement departmental strategy.
• Drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts

Tax

Probate

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a Legal 500 Law Firm based in Newcastle. They are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their expanding legal team as the Head of Department.

This role pays a competitive salary of 60,000+ depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage the private client team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous development
• Develop and implement departmental strategy aligned with the firms overall goals.
• Drive business development initiatives

About you

• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years PQE in private client.
• Strong technical knowledge of estate planning, trusts, tax and probate
• STEP qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working (After probation)

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Private Client Solicitor vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, (url removed), or via phone at (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.