Head of Private Client | Harrogate

Succession opportunity | Director progression | Hybrid working

An opportunity to take the next step in your Private Client career, with the chance to lead an established department, develop a team and help shape its future.

The firm has a strong existing workload and an established client base, offering a solid platform for someone looking to take on greater responsibility and make their mark.

The role

With a succession plan in place for the current departmental lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring a smooth handover before taking the department forward.

You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, support and develop colleagues, and identify opportunities to grow the practice across Harrogate and the wider Yorkshire market. Dedicated marketing and business development support is available to help you build on the department's existing strengths.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll handle a varied Private Client caseload, including complex estate administration, trusts, wills and succession planning.

Importantly, the firm recognises the demands of a senior management role, with targets that take account of your departmental responsibilities rather than placing an unrealistic emphasis on personal billing.

About you

We're interested in speaking with experienced Private Client professionals who are ready to take on a leadership role and contribute to the continued success of an established team.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience in Private Client law.
• Qualification as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent senior practitioner.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or managing colleagues.
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts, probate and estate administration.
• The ability to build relationships with clients and professional referrers.
• A commercial outlook and an interest in developing a successful department.
• A confident, approachable and supportive leadership style.

What's on offer?

• Career progression: A clear pathway to Director.
• Hybrid working: Typically three days in the office and two working from home.
• Flexibility: Adaptable start and finish times.
• Supportive culture: A collaborative, family-friendly working environment.
• Enhanced benefits: Improved maternity provision, enhanced sick pay and dedicated mental health days.
• Established workload: An existing client base and strong pipeline of work.
• Business development support: Dedicated marketing resources to help you develop the department.
• Technical support: Experienced colleagues available to provide guidance.

Interested in finding out more?

If you're an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a role that combines quality work, genuine leadership responsibility and a clear route to Director, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Get in touch with Helen at HVLR – Helen Veitch Legal Recruitment to find out more.