At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape your own Private Client department with autonomy and strategic influence.
- Company: Ambitious East Sussex firm offering a supportive partnership.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture valuing your input and leadership.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact by building and leading a thriving department.
- Qualifications: Experienced Private Client professional, ideally STEP qualified or motivated to achieve it.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Lead, Build, and Shape Your Own Department
Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to step into a true leadership role—where your ideas, expertise, and ambition will directly shape a thriving department? An ambitious and forward‑thinking East Sussex firm is offering a rare opportunity to take the helm as Head of Private Client. This is more than just a management role—it’s a genuine chance to build and lead a department in your own vision, with full backing from a supportive partnership.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Greenfield opportunity – create, develop, and grow your own Probate and Private Client function
- Autonomy and influence – shape team structure, processes, and service delivery
- Strategic impact – play a key role in driving the firm’s long‑term direction
- Quality work – high‑value, complex estates and private client matters
The Opportunity
You’ll combine high‑quality fee earning with leadership and strategic input—making a tangible impact from day one. Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading and growing the Private Client / Probate team
- Managing a varied caseload of complex estates, probate, wills, and trusts
- Recruiting, mentoring, and developing talented lawyers and support staff
- Establishing best‑in‑class processes and ensuring regulatory excellence
- Driving profitability, client experience, and departmental performance
- Contributing to the firm’s wider growth strategy and reputation
About You
You’re a senior Private Client professional who is:
- A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Experienced in handling complex probate and estate administration matters
- A natural leader (or ready to step into leadership) with strong people skills
- Commercially astute, with a strategic and growth‑focused mindset
- Ideally STEP qualified—or motivated to achieve it
What You’ll Receive
- Highly competitive salary aligned with your seniority and impact
- Flexible hybrid working to support work‑life balance
- Full autonomy to build and lead your department
- A collaborative, supportive culture that values your input
- Clear, long‑term career progression and leadership influence
Your Next Step
If you’re looking for a role where you can leave a lasting legacy, lead from the front, and truly make your mark, this is a standout opportunity.
How to Apply
Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link. Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal.
Head of Private Client / Probate / Hybrid in St Leonards employer: G2 Legal
Join an ambitious and forward-thinking firm in East Sussex, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead and shape your own Private Client department. With a collaborative culture that values your expertise and input, you'll enjoy flexible hybrid working, a highly competitive salary, and clear pathways for career progression, all while making a significant impact on the firm's growth and reputation.
