Head of Private Client | Lead Growth & Team Development

Clayton Legal; Rishton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time / reduced hours considered

Strong client base and supportive team

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Private Client solicitor to lead and develop its established Private Client department in North Shields. The Head of Private Client will oversee a team, manage a varied caseload, and play a key role in shaping future growth and client offering.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and departmental development within a supportive environment and a loyal client base. Flexible working arrangements and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in private client and probate work.
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop departments.
• Strong client-care and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Private Client department and team.
• Manage a varied private client caseload including probate, wills, LPAs, Court of Protection.
• Mentor junior colleagues and shape department strategy.
• Grow the existing client base and contribute to strategic objectives.
• Maintain high standards of client service and professional conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client care

Communication

Business development

Education

Solicitor with Private Client experience

Job description

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Private Client solicitor to lead and develop its established Private Client department in North Shields. The Head of Private Client will oversee a team, manage a varied caseload, and play a key role in shaping future growth and client offering.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and departmental development within a supportive environment and a loyal client base. Flexible working arrangements and progression opportunities are available.