Job Description
Client & Requirement Our client is a well-established and highly successful full-service law firm based in Kent and nearby areas that offers expert & trusted legal advice to individuals and businesses. Approximately 80% of the company’s work is for individuals and 20% is for business clients. At present, the business has 9 Partners who are a mix of equity and salaried. The business is doing very well and has a thriving Private Client division. The Department has excellent relationships with clients and works across a wide variety of private client matters that entail: Wills, Trusts, Tax Planning, Planning for Later Life, Court of Protection and Probate. Due to the current Head of Private Client for the Tunbridge Wells branch looking to move on to a slightly different career, there exists the key strategic requirement to fill this role. Role & Responsibilities The Head of Private Client for the Tunbridge Wells branch is expected to be appointed at either an Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on level of experience. The successful candidate will have the following core role & responsibilities:Oversee and lead the Tunbridge Wells Private Client team – the workflows, forecasts, fees, development & mentoring of staff, recruitment of new team members and general administration of the running the unit Ensure this Private Client branch is successful; achieves and exceeds targets, grows and has very positive culture Personally run your own caseload of diverse private client work capably and competently, within areas such as wills, tax planning, trusts, estates and/or court of protectionAct as a primary point of contact for clients and other stakeholders, delivering great results and service for clients Be involved with company networking and marketing where appropriateDemonstrate effective time management and organisation skills with the running of the team and services provided in relation to all client mattersObjective Expertise & Subjective Traits Suitable candidates for this role are likely to have the following backgrounds:A qualified self-sufficient Solicitor or Legal Executive in private client matters such as any of the following areas: wills, trusts, estates, tax/life planning and court of protectionSome small team management and branch leadership experience to date or a willingness to perform this role A strong communicator, able to run and grow a team and develop excellent client relationshipsExcellent time management, organisation, commercial management and administration skillsSTEP qualification is a ‘nice to have’Determined, focused, energetic and a team playerProactive, confident and professional at all times with a high degree of integrityHands on, progressive and someone that is able to challenge, improve and develop existing practices Enthusiastic outlook and charismatic with a good sense of humour Based within a sensible commute to the Tunbridge Wells officeThe Opportunity The chance to be a Head of Branch within Private Client The opportunity to run a well-established, high calibre and successful teamThe chance to join a successful business with a strong brand that is growingThe opportunity to progress quickly into Partnership if that appealsThe chance to work alongside a range of bright and very capable lawyers in a stimulating, highly sociable and positive environmentIf this opportunity is of interest, please do email us your CV.