Head of Department- Private Client
JMC Legal Recruitment ·
85000 - 110000 per annum + Excellent Benefits, including BonusNorth West London, LondonPermanentHead of Department- Private Client | L500 Ranked firm | North- London | Hybrid Working 2-3 Days Per WeekThe Firm: This is a long-established, well-regarded law firm with a strong private client heritage and a clear focus on growth.
The firm combines stability with a progressive mindset, offering senior lawyers the autonomy to shape their practice while being supported by a collaborative and ambitious culture. Private Client is central to the firm's future plans, and the Probate and Court of Protection offering is ready to move into its next phase.
The Role
This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced Private Client solicitor to take ownership of a growing department. Currently a small team, the practice has a strong platform and clear appetite for expansion. You will manage complex probate, estates, trusts and Court of Protection work, while setting the strategic direction of the department.
Alongside fee-earning, you will mentor and develop the team, grow Court of Protection services, and play a visible role in business development. This is a role with genuine influence and long-term potential. Why this role?
Lead and grow your own department - real autonomy, not a title-only roleHybrid working (2-3 days from home) - flexibility supported by firm cultureHigh-quality, complex private client work - including estates, tax and Court of ProtectionSupportive, ambitious firm - freedom to build, backed by an established platformThe Candidate &
Benefits
You will be a senior Private Client solicitor/Head of Department with strong technical expertise and leadership capability. Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales with significant probate and estate experienceSolid Court of Protection knowledge and exposure to complex mattersExperience supervising or leading othersA commercial, growth-focused mindsetA professional, empathetic approach to clientsSTEP qualification (or working towards) and contentious probate experience are advantageous.
Competitive salary, dependent on experienceHybrid working: 2-3 days per week from home25 days' annual leavePension schemeHealth cash-back planApply now for immediate consideration.