Head of Department – Private Client

Location: On site / Wareham BH20, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Legal | Private Practice

Salary: Negotiable salary

Head of Private Client Department

Based in our Wareham office, covering our 7 offices in the Southwest. Team size: 30 professionals. Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 30 across 7 offices.
• Set and implement the department’s strategic direction.
• Ensure high standards of service in complex areas including trusts, wills, probate, and estate planning.
• Oversee all aspects of employee management with support from HR.
• Handle client relationships with professionalism and care.
• Lead and conduct business development.
• Drive growth, technical skill and supervision.
• Run own caseload.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in team leadership and departmental management.
• Strong expertise in private client law, ideally including trusts.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence in managing performance, mentoring staff, and driving growth.
• Minimum 10 years PQE.

Benefits Package

• Group pension scheme with salary sacrifice and a 4% employer contribution.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service.
• Free conveyancing and discounted legal services.
• Recruitment bonus scheme.
• Birthday leave – extra day off on your Birthday.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Life assurance from your first day of employment.

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