Private Client Director

London – Salary negotiable based on experience

• Assist with casework for Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney, including contesting wills, settling tax liabilities, and handling final affairs.
• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance objectives.
• Supervise a team of solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals, ensuring the efficient handling of private client work.
• Manage a diverse caseload, handling a range of complexities with care.
• Engage with clients, take instructions, and prepare cases accordingly.
• Handle correspondence and ensure accurate time management and costing.
• Conduct probation reviews for new staff and oversee monthly file reviews to ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Ensure all work complies with file management and regulatory standards.

• Proven experience in team management, working to KPIs such as chargeables and billing.
• Extensive expertise in Wills & Probate, with the capability to manage privately funded cases.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Must hold a valid, clean Practicing Certificate at the time of application.
• Professional, proactive approach with exceptional client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters.
• Strong networking and communication skills, with a talent for marketing the firm and generating new business opportunities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Advocacy experience is a plus.
• Proficient in IT, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management systems.

• Hybrid/ flexible working
• Private medical scheme
• Salary reviews