Private Client Solicitor (Head of Department)

JR United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor to lead their dynamic team in Essex. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of private client matters, including Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in private client law and a proven track record in leadership. Join a reputable firm that values career progression and offers a supportive environment to make a significant impact in the field. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Progression

Diversity and Inclusion

Confidential Discussions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in private client law required.
• Strong client-focused approach and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the private client team and manage a range of private client matters.
• Drive the department’s future success and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Private Client Law

Communication Skills

Client-focused Approach

Leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Private Client Solicitor (Head of Department), Essex

Client:

eNL Legal Recruitment

Location:

Essex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Private Client Lawyer (Head of Department), 7+ PQE – Essex – A reputable and well-established Essex based practice is looking to appoint a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to lead the current private client team.

JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor (Head of Department)

PQE: 7+ PQE

SALARY: £Dependent on experience

THE ROLE:

The highly regarded private client team of this reputable law firm is looking to appoint a highly experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their busy and dynamic private client team in Essex. The team covers the broad range of private client matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and HMRC inheritance tax forms, Probate, Estate Administration and Court of Protection, Trusts and deputyship applications.

THE CANDIDATE:

Whether you're a Head of Department looking for your next challenge or an experienced private client solicitor ready for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! You will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in private client law and ideally be a head of department in your current role or looking for the next step in your career. Senior Associates, Partners or Head of Departments are encouraged to get in touch. A strong client-focused approach along with exceptional communication skills is key for this role along with the ambition to take on a leadership role and drive the department’s future success.

THE FIRM:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded firm and make a significant impact in the private client field. Genuine scope for career progression along with a range of benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [emailprotected] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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.