Head of Private Client – Ipswich

Origin Legal; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, collaborative working culture

Genuine work-life balance

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear path to partnership

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Private Client lawyer to lead its team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and mentor junior lawyers while developing client relationships. This role requires a qualified solicitor with over 5 years of experience in private client work and offers a collaborative culture with clear paths to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work required.
• Looking for a role offering autonomy and genuine long-term prospects.
• Enthusiastic about team leadership and business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a busy and varied caseload.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Develop client relationships.
• Lead the department and shape the future direction of the practice.

Skills

Solid experience in private client work

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent client-handling skills

Team leadership

Business development enthusiasm

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

A well-established regional firm with a long-standing reputation for quality and integrity is seeking an experienced Private Client lawyer to lead its highly regarded team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with solid experience across the full spectrum of private client work who’s ready to step into a leadership role and shape the future of a respected department.

The Role

You’ll oversee and develop a busy and varied caseload, including:

• Wills, trusts, and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Powers of attorney and Court of Protection work
• Tax and succession advice for HNW individuals and families

Alongside managing your own caseload, you’ll play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior team members, developing client relationships, and contributing to the firm’s wider strategic goals.

About You

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with 5+ years’ PQE in private client work
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client-handling skills
• Enthusiastic about team leadership and business development
• Looking for a role offering autonomy, trust, and genuine long-term prospects

The Firm Offers

• A friendly, collaborative working culture with genuine work-life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear path to partnership or senior leadership for the right candidate