Head of Department- Private Client

Location: Newcastle or South Shields

Salary: £65,000-£80,000

Monday to Friday

Overview & Opportunity:

Achieve Professionals are looking for a Head of Private Client to join the nation's leading law firm.

Job Description:

This position offers an incredible opportunity to join a leading, well reputable Legal 500 Law Firm.

You will be leading the Private Client Department of well capable, experienced solicitors, paralegals and associates.

The Role:

• Lead and manage the Private Client team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous development.
• Manage a varied caseload of wills, Court of Protection and probate and estate work
• Provide expert legal advice on wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and tax matters.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and training to ensure technical excellence and career progression across the team.
• Develop and implement departmental strategy aligned with the firm’s overall goals.
• To take an active and enthusiastic role in business development and marketing for the department
• Demonstrate a good understanding of what is required for the department and the firm to achieve their financial targets and success
• Manage and set department budgets and financial/billing targets liaising with the accounts team

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years working with a Private Client department, with some experience of direct leadership within those teams
• Experience of full range of private client work and a detailed knowledge of wills, Court of Protection, probate, estates and trust law
• Strong technical knowledge of estate planning, trusts, tax, and probate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a supportive and approachable leadership style.
• A honest personality with the mindset to achieve continued success for the firm

Company Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
• More to be discussed at interview stage