Head of Private Client

  • Job Reference: BH-36893
  • Date Posted: 26 September 2024
  • Recruiter: Law Staff
  • Location: Uxbridge
  • Salary: £60,000 to £75,000
  • Sector: Private client, Wills & Probate
  • Personnel Type: Solicitor

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Private Client
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: up to £75,000
Job Reference: 36893

About Our Client
Our Client is a modern boutique law firm seeking a Head of Private Client to join their dynamic, collaborative, and expanding team.

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Private Client solicitor to head their department, based in the Uxbridge office. The successful candidate will work closely with the Management Board to support the firm's growth and deliver the department's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Day-to-day management of the department, including monitoring and distribution of matters.
  • Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior members of the team.
  • Management of support services for the team.
  • Ensuring fee earners achieve their individual targets.
  • Maintaining orderly and up-to-date files, including electronic files, and complying with the company’s file management policy.
  • Completing time records and other management records required by the company.
  • Cross-referring work and clients within the firm.
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies, including Lexcel compliance.
  • Financial control, including managing the cash flow for the team through efficient billing and payment procedures.
  • Identifying fee-earning opportunities and developing those opportunities.
  • Producing fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives.
  • Performing fee-earning work accurately, reliably, and in accordance with the firm's quality and risk procedures.
  • Keeping informed of all changes in the law and practice relevant to the area of work.
  • Building the business and leading the department’s marketing efforts.
About You
The ideal candidate must have:
  • At least five years PQE.
  • STEP accreditation (preferred).
  • Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the legal market to support business development decisions in line with the firm's requirements.
  • A strong work ethic and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the Uxbridge team.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to supervise fee earners within the team.
  • Extensive experience within Private Client and the ability to build your own workload independently.

What Our Client Offers You:
  • A competitive remuneration package tailored to you, with the opportunity to work either as a consultant or as an employee.
  • A friendly team that values an open and flexible working environment, as well as staff wellbeing.
  • A vital and rewarding role in the firm, with the possibility of financial rewards aligned to performance.
  • Career development opportunities.
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation

Contact Person: Haneen Shuweikh 
Contact Email: Haneen.shuweikh@law-staff.co.uk  
Contact Phone: 01954 208084

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In accordance with [The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made).

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Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Haneen Shuweikh directly at haneen.shuweikh@law-staff.co.uk or call 01954 208084 for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.