Head of Department - Private Client

⭐ ⭐ Senior Leadership Role ⭐⭐

Location: Coventry, with hybrid working

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with experience (up to £65,000 per annum as a benchmark)

We are working with a fabulous, well-established, Lexcel accredited law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their senior management team in this crucial senior role, leading their busy, highly successful Private Client Team over two locations. 

This role would suit an experienced Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate, looking to progress their career to a Head of Department position, or an existing Head of Department or Team Leader who is looking to move to into an autonomous role with a forward-thinking, well-established high-street firm. 

The role will involve:

Managing the Private Client Department and supervising staff
Planning and implementing the Private Client Department's strategy, as part of the Senior Management Team
Recruitment, training and development of staff, conducting appraisals and managing team billing targets
Managing a private client caseload
Advising clients in relation to Wills, Trusts, LPAs, Probate, Administration of Estates, taxation and applications to the Court of Protection for Deputyship Orders 
Drafting and preparing legal documents 
Attending networking events and building external relationshipsSuitable candidates will have:

Fully qualified status (solicitor or FCILEx) 
5 or more years' experience within Private Client to include wills, trusts, probate, LPA's, IHT and Court of Protection matters
Experience of /ability to mentor and supervise other staff/colleagues
The ability to work collaboratively both with colleagues and with the management teamThis is a permanent job, working full time Monday to Friday, however reduced/flexible hours will also be considered. 

Benefits include: 

28 days plus bank holidays
Your birthday off and additional paid leave over the Christmas shut down period
Private Health Insurance
Free parking
Hybrid working accommodated following initial training/bedding-in period
Full induction training
100% funding for Continuing Competence courses and activities
Financial support for training leading to professional qualifications
Regular in-house compliance training
100% funding for Professional Memberships and Practising Certificates
Opportunities to participate in charity fundraising activities and events
Opportunities to participate in the firm's and external networking activities
Free or subsidised legal servicesNote: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience. The information above is correct to the best of our knowledge

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service - the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey's passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it's stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey's experience and expertise.

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