Head of Private Client

LC Legal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Financial and mortgage advice service

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Sheffield seeks an experienced Head of Private Client to strategically lead the department while mentoring a dedicated team. The role involves managing complex cases and implementing growth strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of PQE and expertise in Wills and Trusts. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• An experienced Private Client Solicitor with at least 10 years PQE.
• Proven experience leading or managing a Private Client team.
• Strong technical expertise across Wills, Trusts, Probate, IHT planning.
• Commercially minded with track record of growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a dedicated Private Client team.
• Manage complex caseloads including Wills and Probate matters.
• Drive growth while maintaining technical excellence.
• Manage client relationships and professional networks.
• Oversee compliance, quality assurance and case management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in Wills and Trusts

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

10+ years PQE

STEP or SFE membership

Job description

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and growing legal group, to appoint an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Private Client.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that is continuing to strengthen its Private Client offering through considered, sustainable growth. The firm offers a collaborative culture, genuine autonomy, and strong support from senior leadership.

Based in Sheffield, the role offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

As Head of Private Client, you will take strategic ownership of the department, leading a talented team while shaping its long-term direction and success. You will play a key role in driving growth, maintaining technical excellence, and delivering outstanding client service.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Leading, mentoring and inspiring a dedicated Private Client team
• Managing and overseeing a complex caseload including Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, Inheritance Tax planning, and Court of Protection matters
• Acting as the senior technical authority on high-value and complex cases
• Developing and delivering a clear departmental growth strategy
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and professional networks
• Overseeing compliance, quality assurance, and optimising case management systems
• Monitoring performance metrics including fee income, budgets, and KPIs
• Playing an active role in recruitment, training, and succession planning

About you:

• An experienced Private Client Solicitor with 10+ years PQE (STEP or SFE membership preferred)
• Proven experience leading or managing a Private Client team
• Strong technical expertise across Wills, Trusts, Probate, IHT planning, LPAs, and CoP
• Commercially minded with a demonstrable track record of driving growth and profitability
• A natural leader with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement systems and processes that enhance service delivery
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Financial and mortgage advice service
• Private medical insurance

LC Legal is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At LCL we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.