Head of Department - Private Client

Head of Department - Private Client

Battens Solicitors Limited

Location:

Bath office, covering our 7 offices in the Southwest.

Team Size: 30 professionals.

Salary:
Competitive, with excellent benefits.

• 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 our HR team.
• Handle client relationships with professionalism and care.
• Lead and conduct business development.
• Run your own caseload.

• 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.

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

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Education and Training;
  Industries:
  Law Practice.

Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference? Apply now to join a firm that values expertise, innovation, and people.