Head of Private Client and view of Partnership

QED Legal; St Albans; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in St Albans is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead their department. This role involves managing a small team and ensuring effective handling of a diverse range of private client matters including Probate, Wills, and Trusts. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience and a focus on client relationships, with benefits such as competitive pay and work-from-home options.

Benefits

Work from Home options

Competitive pay

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years post-qualification experience in relevant area.
• Experience in Probate, Wills, Trusts, Inheritance Tax management.
• Managerial experience as Head of Department.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small private client department with growth plans.
• Handle caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates.
• Lead team with client-centered approach.

Skills

Client-centered focus

Proactive relationship management

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Private client-specific accreditation or qualification (STEP or SFE)

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR HOD
HEAD OF PRIVATE CLIENT & PARTNERSHIP

ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE

£70,000- £100,000

QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to take on the role of Head of Department at a well-established and highly reputable law firm in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

You will have the opportunity to work within and manage a team in a small private client department, with ideas to grow the department.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have 8-10+ years post-qualification experience in a relevant area of practice
• Be experienced in handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax
• Desirable qualities: A private client-specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal
• Have managerial or Head of Department experience

Personal attributes:

• Client-centered focus with proactive relationship management
• Motivated, positive attitude with a can-do approach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits include WFH options, competitive pay, 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a performance-related bonus, and more!

If you believe you meet the requirements for this role or know someone who does, please contact our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

Email: [e-mail]

Mobile: [phone]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/

Or apply directly to this vacancy.

Synonym titles: private client solicitor, senior private client solicitor, wills and probate solicitor, head of private client, head of department, etc.