Head of Private Client - New Office Opening

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm is opening a new office and seeks a Private Client Solicitor to lead the department. The successful candidate will need to be an experienced Solicitor with strong business development skills, capable of building client relationships and managing a diverse caseload. This role offers flexible working arrangements, a market-leading salary, and significant career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Market-leading salary

Full legal support

Exceptional career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE experience in Private Client law.
• Specialist in Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
• Excellent client relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Private Client department from the ground up.
• Handle and manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Train and support junior professionals.

Skills

Client care

Business development

Team development

Pressure handling

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

An opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to be the Head of Department of a new office opening of a well-established firm. The right candidate will need connections, as to some degree, they will be growing this department from a standing start. Work will be referred from the firms' other office and departments but they need to be a good business developer. The benefit, of course is that you can look to gain equity in the firm or negotiate a very lucrative bonus for work that you bring in.

Candidate Criteria:

• Qualified Solicitor 5+ PQE.
• Specialist in Private Client law with experience in Wills, Trusts and Probate.
• Excellent client care from building client relationships to maintaining a client base.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Team development from training to supporting junior professionals.
• Enforcing processes and procedures in the department.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Market-leading salary.
• Full legal support.
• Exceptional career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.