Private Client Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Office closure at Christmas

Birthday off

Private medical insurance

Government pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is sourcing a Head of Department - Private Client for Hinckley. The role offers leadership to shape a Private Client department within a growing boutique law firm, with autonomy and strong support from the wider business.

The position manages Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration and Court of Protection matters, with a mix of on-site and one day per week from home. Salary £55,000–£70,000 and modern technology focus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Private Client
• Strong technical experience across a broad private client caseload
• Leadership ambitions to build a department

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Private Client department
• Handle a broad private client caseload (Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration, Court of Protection)
• Contribute to business development and department growth
• Shape processes, strategy and service delivery

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Business development

Team building

Job description

Head of Department - Private Client

Location: Hinckley

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

This is a genuinely rare opportunity for an experienced Private Client solicitor who wants more than just another fee-earning role. If you've ever wanted the chance to shape a department in your own image, influence strategy, and build something from the ground up, this could be the platform you've been waiting for.

Joining a growing boutique law firm, you'll take the lead in developing and expanding the Private Client offering with significant autonomy and support from the wider business. Rather than stepping into an established structure, you'll have the opportunity to create one. The firm has invested heavily in modern technology, removing the need for traditional legal secretary support and allowing lawyers to work efficiently and focus on client relationships and technical work.

You'll enjoy a varied caseload consisting of Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration and Court of Protection matters, acting for an impressive client base. The role also offers flexibility with one day per week working from home, alongside a relaxed "dress for your diary" culture and a beautiful rural working environment.

For ambitious Private Client lawyers looking to take the next step into a true leadership position, opportunities like this do not come along often.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop the Private Client department
• Handle a broad caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration and Court of Protection matters
• Contribute to business development and department growth
• Shape processes, strategy and service delivery

What you'll need

• 5 years PQE+ in Private Client
• Strong technical experience across a broad private client caseload
• Leadership ambitions and the ability to build a department
• STEP qualification preferred

About the company

A growing boutique law firm offering genuine autonomy, modern technology, high-quality clients and the opportunity to build a long-term legacy within the business. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, office closure over Christmas, your birthday off, private medical insurance, government pension scheme and free on-site parking.