Private Client Solicitor - Head of Department

Chadwick Nott; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott recherche un Soliciteur en Droit Privé expérimenté pour diriger une équipe bien établie en tant que Responsable de Département. Ce rôle implique la gestion d'un portefeuille diversifié de cas, ainsi que le développement des affaires dans une atmosphère de travail solidaire et progressiste. Une compensation compétitive est proposée.

Benefits

Package de salaire compétitif

Environnement de travail progressiste et solidaire

Opportunité de façonner et de développer le département

Qualifications

• Soliciteur qualifié avec un minimum de 5 ans d'expérience en droit des successions.
• Solides connaissances techniques et approche axée sur le client.
• Compétences éprouvées en leadership ou désir d'assumer un rôle de direction.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe dédiée et gérer divers cas dans des affaires privées.
• Développer des affaires et entretenir des relations avec les clients.
• Superviser la planification des successions et l'administration des successions.

Skills

Cliente-focus

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Education

Solicitor qualification

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Head of Department
Somerset

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to lead a well-established and successful Private Client team as Head of Department. This role is ideal for a solicitor ready to take the next step in their career or for an existing team leader seeking a fresh and rewarding environment. This long-established firm has deep roots in the Somerset area and a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services. The Private Client team benefits from the firm's longstanding presence and strong community ties.

As Head of Department, you will oversee and support a dedicated team while managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance tax planning
• Trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney

You will also play a key role in business development, nurturing existing client relationships and building new ones within the local community.

About You:

• A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' experience in private client work
• Strong technical knowledge and a client-focused approach
• STEP qualification is desirable but not essential
• Proven leadership skills or a strong desire to step into a leadership role

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and progressive working environment
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow the department

If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take the lead, or a current Head of Department seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Lester on:

0117 917 1529 / 07778 047719
[e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*