Eventus Legal are seeking a Head of Private Client to lead and develop a busy department within a dynamic and collaborative law firm in Skegness, Lincolnshire. This full-time, permanent job offers a competitive salary reflecting your experience and leadership responsibilities, guideline £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience. In addition, you will benefit from hybrid working with up to two days from home each week following successful completion of a three month probation, free staff parking and potential progression to directorship
Role Responsibilities
As Head of Private Client, you will take ownership of the department, handling complex probate work and helping an established team meet growing demand. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of Private Client matters, taking particular responsibility for complex probate work
- Taking ownership of the department's day-to-day operation, overseeing workloads and supporting the team in prioritising matters and making effective use of its fee-earning and administrative support
- Providing technical guidance to colleagues on complex Private Client matters, acting as a point of support for queries and helping the team develop its ability to handle more challenging work
- Supervising and developing colleagues across fee earning, paralegal and support positions, providing practical guidance appropriate to their experience and supporting their progression within the department
- Identifying opportunities to develop the department and increase its capacity
- Undertaking business development and networking to build professional relationships, raise awareness of the department's services and support its continued growth
- Reporting directly to the directors on the department's progress and development needs, exercising independent judgement while drawing on their support where required
Skills and Experience Required
This Head of Private Client opportunity suits an experienced practitioner with the technical and leadership skills to take responsibility for a department. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 5 years’ experience running a caseload
- Previous managerial experience with the ability to lead an established team
- Substantial Private Client experience, including the independent management of complex probate matters
- Business development and networking experience, with the ability to help grow a department
- The capability to lead the department without regular director supervision
- Strong practical experience and technical ability
Salary and Benefits
The package will reflect your experience and the scope of the Head of Private Client appointment. Benefits and rewards will include:
- A negotiable salary for an experienced Head of Department, with a guideline of £60,000+
- Hybrid working with up to two days from home per week after successful completion of the three-month probationary period
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free staff parking
- Opportunity to progress to directorship
About the Law Firm
Our client is a reputable and long-standing law firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses across Lincolnshire. Its busy Private Client department has demand for further work, offering an opportunity to shape its development long term. The directors offer an open-door approach, combining access to support with the autonomy to lead the department.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Head of Private Client job in Skegness, Lincolnshire, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at Izzie.vaughan@eventuslegal.com or phone 07497 389531 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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