Head of Private Clients - Owner Managed Businesses

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Basildon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm supporting rural enterprises is seeking a Head of Private Clients to lead a dedicated legal team. The role focuses on providing bespoke wealth management and business advisory services, tailored to the farming community. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 5-10 years of experience in private client law, emphasizing wills and probate expertise. You will manage a caseload and build a high-performing team to ensure exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years Post Qualification Experience in private client law.
• Strong understanding of wills, probate, estate administration, and powers of attorney.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the private client group and build a high‑performing legal team.
• Maintain client relationships with private clients in the farming sector.
• Oversee legal services across wills, probate, estate administration, and powers of attorney.
• Drive client strategy and develop a high‑performing team.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Wills and probate knowledge

Estate administration expertise

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Head of Private Clients – Owner Managed Businesses (Farming)

Vacancy Ref : 53080 DM

Company: An established and growing law firm supporting the farming community.

Key Information

• This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – you must have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
• You are an experienced private client leader who can deliver exceptional service at scale.
• You are a fully qualified Solicitor or a Chartered Legal Executive with current practising rights in the UK.
• You have 5‑10 years Post Qualification Experience in private client law.

About the Role

This unique opportunity is to head up and build a team that supports the established farming community by providing bespoke wealth management and business advisory services.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Solicitor with a thorough understanding of wills, probate, estate administration, and powers of attorney. You will manage your own caseload and build a high‑performing team, driving client strategy and delivering exceptional service tailored to rural enterprises.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the private client group and build a high‑performing legal team.
• Strategically develop and maintain client relationships with private clients in the farming sector.
• Oversee the delivery of legal services across wills, probate, estate administration, and powers of attorney.
• Drive client strategy, develop a high‑performing team, and ensure delivery of exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of rural enterprises.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising rights in the UK.
• Minimum of 5‑10 years Post Qualification Experience in private client law.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage a caseload in a client‑focused environment.
• Strong understanding of wills, probate, estate administration, and powers of attorney.