Head Of Private Client

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Cardiff Bay seeks a Head of Private Client to lead their established team. The ideal candidate is an experienced Private Client solicitor (8+ years PQE) with a focus on deep client relationships and empathy. This role offers hybrid working options and a supportive environment. Partnership potential available for the right individual.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Strong secretarial support

Long-term career stability

Partnership potential

Qualifications

• Ideally 8+ years PQE in Private Client.
• Calm and confident approach in mentoring.
• Comfortable managing sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Leading a small team in handling Client matters.
• Refining processes for improved client care.
• Building long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Private Client Solicitor experience

Mentorship

Complex matter management

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Head of Private Client - Boutique Firm, Cardiff Bay

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

Location: Cardiff Bay

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Nestled in the heart of Cardiff Bay, this boutique law firm is known for its warmth, discretion, and loyal client base built on years of trusted relationships. They're now looking for a Head of Private Client - a seasoned solicitor who combines technical excellence with the human touch that defines truly personal legal service.

The Opportunity

This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to shape the future of a department where quality, empathy, and community come first. You'll take ownership of a well-established Private Client offering, guiding a small and capable team through a caseload that includes:

• Wills and lifetime planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts and tax considerations
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work

Your voice will matter here. You'll have the autonomy to grow the team, refine processes, and nurture long-term relationships with clients who value continuity and care.

About You

• Experienced Private Client Solicitor (ideally 8+ years PQE)
• STEP-qualified or working towards accreditation
• A natural mentor with a calm, confident approach
• Comfortable managing complex matters with sensitivity and clarity
• Someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit, collaborative environment

Why This Firm?

• Boutique setting where individuality and integrity are valued
• Supportive leadership and strong secretarial support
• Hybrid working with a beautiful Cardiff Bay office base
• Long-term career stability and partnership potential

This role would suit a Private Client lawyer who loves the craft of client care as much as the law itself - someone who thrives on relationships, not volume.

Interested?

Please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices for immediate consideration.