Private Client Department Lead — Wills & Estates Growth

SJC Partners Limited; Skegness; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Funded professional qualifications and

training

Paid practising certificate fees

On-site parking

Job summary

SJC Legal in Skegness, Lincolnshire is seeking a Head of Private Client to lead and develop its Wills and Probate Department. This role offers significant autonomy, influence over direction, and potential progression to Director level.

The successful candidate will have eight+ years of Private Client experience, strong Wills/Probate/Trusts knowledge, and a drive for business development within a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years' experience managing Private Client matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning.
• Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters.
• Oversee the day-to-day management and development of the department.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior fee earners.
• Maintain high standards of compliance, client care and file management.
• Drive business development and departmental growth.
• Work closely with the Directors on strategic planning.

Skills

Private Client experience

People leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Job description

SJC Legal in Skegness, Lincolnshire is seeking a Head of Private Client to lead and develop its Wills and Probate Department. This role offers significant autonomy, influence over direction, and potential progression to Director level.

The successful candidate will have eight+ years of Private Client experience, strong Wills/Probate/Trusts knowledge, and a drive for business development within a reputable firm.