Private Client Partner & Head of Department

Overview

As Private Client Partner/Head of Department in a Top 100 City law firm, you will lead and shape the Private Client team, guiding high- and ultra-high-net-worth matters. You will nurture key client relationships, set strategic direction, and deliver sophisticated estate, tax, and succession work. This role combines hands-on practice with leadership influence and firm-wide impact as the department grows. You will work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values autonomy and progression, with a clear path to equity and senior management.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent bonus scheme
• Hybrid/modern working arrangements
• Potential for equity and senior management progression
• Highly competitive salary
• Supportive, well-resourced team environment
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Private Client department and steer its future strategy
• Manage and develop a talented team while maintaining high-quality client work
• Nurture and expand relationships with HNW/UHNW clients
• Oversee strategic growth and contribute to firm-wide expansion plans
• Hands-on delivery of complex private client matters (trusts, estates, tax planning, Wills)
• Drive business development and client retention with a proactive, commercial mindset
• Represent the department in cross-functional initiatives and governance
• Provide mentorship and contribute to succession planning and talent development

Key requirements

• 10+ PQE in private client law
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong client relationship management and business development ability
• Client following is essential
• Experience handling complex private client matters (trusts, estates, probate, tax planning, succession)
• Commercial, proactive mindset
• Autonomy and influence within a senior role

• leadership
• mentoring
• commercial mindset
• trusts
• estates & probate
• tax planning & wealth structuring

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