Solicitor - Head of Private Clients

Job type:Perm
Town/City:Bournemouth
County:Dorset
Salary/Rate:Excellent Basic Salary
Sector:Law
Job ref:BHL2014
Post Date:10.12.25
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Description

Solicitor, Head of Private Clients

South West, UK

Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits

Overview

Our client seek an experienced and strategically minded leader to head their Private Client Department.

Responsibilities 

  • Leading and managing a team across several offices 
  • Setting and implementing strategic direction.
  • Ensuring high standards in areas including trusts, wills, probate & estate planning.
  • Handling client relationships and customer management 
  • Leading and conducting business development
  • The role will include growth, technical skill and supervision
  • Running your own caseload

Requirements 

  • Proven leadership credentials and able to manage a talented team
  • Strong expertise in private client law ideally including Trusts.
  • A collaborative and people oriented approach to work 
  • Confidence in managing performance, mentoring staff, and growing a team
  • Minimum 7 years PQE Solicitor in England and Wales 

Benefits Package

  •       Pension scheme
  •       Critical illness cover
  •       Competitive holidays, Life assurance and a range of other employee benefits 

This is an exceptional opportunity in an established, growing and respected Law firm.  

If of further interest, or you need more information please contact Barry Haylett on barry.haylett@north-gate.co.uk or at our London office on 0207 280 0190.

North Gate are an equal opportunities recruitment company.

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