Private Client Lawyer - Head of Department

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor for a Head of Department role in Leicester. You will manage complex private client matters, advise on estate planning, and develop junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years PQE and a passion for working with diverse clients. Excellent career development opportunities are available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 years’ PQE in private client law.
• Ability to work with vulnerable clients.
• Proven experience in team development and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full and varied caseload of private client matters.
• Advise on wills, tax planning, estate administration, and trusts.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members.

Skills

Complex private client work

Estate administration

Coaching junior team members

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualification (or interest)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Head of Department

PQE: 6+ PQE

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: £55K - £70K (DOE)

The Role

A highly rated law firm is looking to appoint a skilled and talented Private Client Lawyer to come in at Head of Department and manage a full and varied caseload of private client matters. As the appointed Solicitor or Legal Executive, you will be responsible for advising on wills, complex tax planning, estate administration and trusts. Advising a diverse client base, you will be dealing with high‑net‑worth, vulnerable and elderly clients. In addition to fee earning you will also be expected to contribute to the development of junior team members.

The Candidate

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executives will have at least 6 years’ PQE in covering the broad remit of private client work. You will be knowledgeable in complex private client work and possess the ability to advise on estate administration and work with vulnerable clients. You will ideally be STEP qualified or have a keen interest in working towards it. Ideal Private Client Lawyers will have proven experience of developing, supporting, supervising and coaching more junior members of the team.

The Firm

This leading regional law firm is a well‑established, full‑service practice with multiple offices across Leicestershire. The firm is well established in the East Midlands with a strong reputation for high‑quality legal services and a genuinely people‑focused culture, the firm offers a supportive working environment, modern systems and excellent career development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, growing firm known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership and commitment to professional development.

How to Apply

Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.