Head of Private Clients - Owner Managed Businesses

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm supporting rural enterprises is seeking a Head of Private Clients to lead a high-performing legal team dedicated to bespoke wealth management and business advisory services. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 5-10 years of experience in private client law. You will build client relationships, oversee wills and estate services, and drive tailored client strategies for rural enterprises. This role does not sponsor UK visas, requiring a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years Post Qualification Experience in private client law.
• Current practicing rights in the UK.
• Ability to lead a high-performing legal team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the private client group and build a high-performing legal team.
• Strategically develop client relationships in the farming sector.
• Oversee legal services across wills and estate administration.
• Drive client strategy tailored to the unique needs of rural enterprises.

Skills

Leadership in private client law

Client relationship management

Understanding of wills and probate

Team management

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.