Head of Private Client Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; New York; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Billericay, Essex is seeking a Head of Private Client to lead a thriving team. This permanent role offers a salary up to £60,000 and the chance to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for progression. Ideal for experienced solicitors aiming for a leadership position.

Benefits

Supportive working culture

Genuine autonomy

Opportunities for continued progression

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private client law.
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently.
• Comfortable in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a broad caseload of private client matters.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the department.

Skills

Client Care

Leadership

Business Development

Estate Planning

Trusts

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Head of Private Client – Billericay, Essex
Salary: Up to £60,000 (Negotiable, DOE)
Location: Office-based (Full-time), with home working considered after probation
Job Type: Permanent
I’m working closely with a highly regarded, well-established law firm based in Billericay, Essex, who are seeking to appoint a talented and experienced Head of Private Client to lead their thriving team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior private client solicitor who’s looking to step into a leadership role, or someone already managing a team and seeking a fresh challenge with a forward-thinking and supportive firm.
The Role: As Head of Department, you’ll be responsible for managing and developing a broad caseload of private client matters including:

• Wills, probate, and estate administration
• Inheritance tax planning
• Trusts and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters

You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior team members, ensuring compliance and excellent service standards, and contributing to the strategic growth of the department.
About You: The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified Solicitor with significant experience in private client law
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently
• Comfortable in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong on client care and able to develop and maintain trusted client relationships
• Commercially minded, with a proactive approach to business development and growing the department

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £60,000, negotiable depending on experience
• A key leadership role within a well-established and respected firm
• Office-based full time to begin with, followed by hybrid working considered post-probation
• Supportive working culture with genuine autonomy
• Opportunities for continued progression and long-term impact

Interested?
If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career and lead a successful department, I’d be keen to speak with you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.