Private Client Head of Department

Location: Canary Wharf

Job Description Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners-ranked private practice client is seeking a driven and experienced Private Client Head of Department to lead and further develop its expanding Wills and Probate team.
The successful candidate will maintain their own caseload while overseeing team development, setting strategic direction and ensuring exceptional standards of client service.
Key responsibilities for this Private Client Head of Department opportunity:
Manage a full caseload encompassing probate, estate administration, wills, trusts and Court of Protection matters    Provide specialist guidance on complex estates, tax planning strategies and deputyship applications    Act on behalf of clients in contentious probate and deputyship proceedings where required    Build, maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships    Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to expand and develop the department’s client base       Specifications for this Private Client Head of Department role:
England & Wales qualified Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE    Experience managing a team or department    STEP qualified or working towards qualification    Experience handling contentious probate matters