Job Description

Head of Private Client Solicitor - Central London (5+ PQE)

A highly regarded Central London firm is seeking a Senior

Private Client Solicitor

to head up its established department. This is a senior appointment offering the opportunity to lead a strong team, manage a high-quality caseload, and play a key role in the strategic direction of the practice.

The Role

Lead and develop the Private Client department, overseeing a varied and often complex caseload.

Advise on wills, trusts, estate administration, succession and tax planning, frequently for high-net-worth and international clients.

Provide supervision and support to junior fee-earners, fostering professional development within the team.

Build and maintain longstanding client relationships, ensuring the highest standards of service.

Take an active role in business development and the wider management of the firm, with a view to future partnership.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of

5 years' PQE

in private client law.

Strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning.

Demonstrable leadership or supervisory experience.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues alike.

Commercially astute, proactive, and ambitious.

The Opportunity

A senior leadership position within a highly respected Central London practice.

Competitive remuneration and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

The autonomy to shape and grow the Private Client department.

A clear and defined pathway to partnership.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Private Client Solicitor to step into a leadership role with genuine scope for career progression.

For a confidential discussion, please contact chloe.jermyn@oculuslegalgroup.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 90,000.00-110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London WC1A