Private Client - Head of Department, Exclusive Search
A leading, accredited and award-winning practice in Belfast seeks to hire a Private Client leader to head up the department. Abacus has been retained exclusively on this search, so you won’t see it advertised elsewhere.
The role
- Take full leadership of an established and accredited Private Client team, lead the team and maximise client relationships
- Advise individuals and families for whom wealth preservation is the priority, covering wills, trusts, estate and tax planning, probate and estate administration, charity law, powers of attorney and the Office of Care & Protection (OCP) work.
- Some contentious probate work is also available e.g. wills, trust & inheritance disputes
- Drive the growth of the practice through business development, referral networks and cross-selling with the firm’s wider teams, including the contentious probate and litigation specialists
- Work together with other departments in the practice
- Mentor and develop the team, shape recruitment and build the next generation of Private Client talent
- Contribute with a real voice in how the department and the wider firm develops.
What we’re looking for
- Qualified solicitor with substantial Private Client experience (PQE is indicative)
- Proven leadership experience, or clear readiness to step up and run a department
- A strong private client track record, a profile and networkto enhance with this firm's support
- Commercial mindset with a genuine appetite for business development
- Technical excellence across wills, trusts, tax planning and estate administration, with STEP qualifications desirable
- Warm, practical and trusted by clients going through sensitive family and financial decisions.
Why apply
- A highly competitive and attractive remuneration on offer for the right individual
- Rare career-defining opportunity within this niche area of law
- A genuine leadership opportunity with a clear progression route for the right person
- A growing practice with a loyal client base across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK
- Join a firm with an excellent collaborative and partner-led culture
- Belfast city centre location,hybrid working and excellent facilities.
Exclusive to Abacus.
Private Client – Head of Department, Exclusive Search employer: Abacus Careers
Abacus Careers offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Belfast, where employees are encouraged to collaborate and innovate within a global technology landscape. With a strong focus on professional development, team members have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to engage with senior stakeholders, making a meaningful impact on risk management and audit outcomes. The hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, ensuring that our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
