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Head of Private Client (Wills & Probate, Estate Planning and Trusts)

Actis Recruitment

Lancaster

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

30 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced private client lawyer to take on a leadership role in their Lancaster office. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage a talented team while driving business development and ensuring exceptional service for high-net-worth clients. With a reputation for excellence, the firm is well-positioned in the private client sector, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping its future direction. If you are passionate about law and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years PQE in private client law with strong technical skills.
  • Proven business development and client management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the private client law team with a focus on growth.
  • Inspire and motivate team members while ensuring exceptional client service.

Skills

Private Client Law
Business Development
Client Management
Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 8+ years)

Job description

Strategic appointment around succession planning.

Superb opportunity for an experienced and talented private client lawyer with not less than 8 years’ PQE.

The quality of work undertaken by this team is exceptional and comprises complex and high-value instructions. Enjoying an excellent reputation, the team is instructed by a diverse client base including many high-net-worth individuals, wealthy families and business owners.

This is a leadership role with responsibility for management. As well as strong technical ability, the appointment requires someone who is keen to play a pivotal role and has the gravitas to inspire and motivate. Whilst the firm is already well established in private client services, you will be responsible for the future growth and direction and as such, will require business development skills, commercial acumen and committed to ensuring exceptional client service.

All enquiries will be treated in confidence. Please contact Tracy Lock if you wish to discuss this opportunity in further details ahead of any formal application or CV submission. Please be assured that our strict policy is not to convey your details to any third party without your prior approval; further information about our GDPR compliance and privacy policies can be found on our website.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves.

Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.

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