Head of Department - Private Client Solicitor

b Overview /b p In this role you lead the Private Client department at a regional firm in Taunton, driving client service and growth. You will oversee complex private client matters and mentor a small team, while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position offers genuine influence, autonomy, and a clear pathway to Partnership for the right candidate. You will shape the department’s direction and contribute to long‑term firm objectives with a client‑focused, commercial mindset. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Salary 60,000 to 75,000 (with Partnership prospects) /li li Partnership pathway /li li Friendly, supportive and collaborative culture /li li Strong administrative support /li li Long-standing client relationships /li li High quality work /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead the Private Client department and manage a busy caseload /li li Handle taxable estates and complex probate matters /li li Advise on agricultural estates and rural succession issues /li li Draft wills, LPAs and trust documentation /li li Provide clear, empathetic client advice /li li Supervise two fee earners and a 3–4 person support team /li li Ensure regulatory compliance across the department /li li Drive business development and departmental growth /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Strong experience across the full spectrum of private client work /li li Expertise in taxable estates and agricultural matters /li li Proven ability to manage and supervise a team /li li Excellent communication and client care skills /li li Strong organisational ability and attention to detail /li li Confidence managing a busy caseload independently /li li Proactive, commercially minded approach /li li Ambition to progress into Partnership /li /ul ul li communication /li li client care /li li leadership /li li private client practice /li li taxable estates /li li agricultural matters /li /ul