Head of Private Client Department

<p>Head of Private Client Department </p> <p>Location: Based in our Poundbury office, covering our 7 offices in the Southwest </p> <p>Team Size: 30 professionals </p> <p>Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits </p> <p>Battens Solicitors is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Private Client Department. This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a well-established team, shape its future, and make a lasting impact across our network of offices. </p> <p>As Head of Department, you will: </p> <p> Lead and manage a team of 30 across 7 offices. </p> <p> Set and implement the department s strategic direction. </p> <p> Ensure high standards of service in complex areas including trusts, wills, probate, and estate planning. </p> <p> Oversee all aspects of employee management, with support from our HR team. </p> <p> Handle client relationships with professionalism and care. </p> <p> Lead and conduct business development </p> <p> The role will include growth, technical skill and supervision </p> <p> Running your own caseload </p> <p>What We re Looking For </p> <p> Proven experience in team leadership and departmental management. </p> <p> Strong expertise in private client law ideally including Trusts. </p> <p> A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving. </p> <p> Confidence in managing performance, mentoring staff, and driving growth. </p> <p> Minimum 10 years PQE </p> <p>Benefits Package </p> <p>We offer a generous and supportive benefits package, including: </p> <p> Group pension scheme with salary sacrifice and a 4% employer contribution </p> <p> Income protection </p> <p> 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service </p> <p> Free conveyancing and discounted legal services </p> <p> Recruitment bonus scheme </p> <p> Birthday leave enjoy an extra day off on your Birthday </p> <p> Employee Assistance Programme </p> <p> Critical illness cover </p> <p> Life assurance from your first day of employment </p> <p>Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference? Apply now to join a firm that values expertise, innovation, and people. </p>