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Head of Private Client (LPA & Estate Planning)
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About Us
LawPlus Solicitors is a modern, technology-driven law firm. We’re looking to build a scalable Private Client department focused on delivering exceptional client outcomes whilst driving sustainable growth.
We have client acquisition, operational processes, technology, and support infrastructure in place. We are now looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Private Client to take ownership of the department, lead our growing team, and drive revenue through the development of our LPA, Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning services.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys building, leading, and growing a profitable department and wants to share directly in its success.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly experienced Private Client professional with significant expertise in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) who is ready to step into a leadership role.
This is not simply a fee-earning position. We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead and develop a Private Client team.
- Drive departmental revenue and profitability.
- Improve client conversion and service delivery.
- Expand client relationships through wider estate planning services.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on growth and client care.
The successful candidate will have the autonomy and support to shape the future direction of the department whilst benefiting from a departmental profit share arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Oversee all aspects of Private Client work.
- Act as the department's technical expert for LPAs and estate planning.
- Supervise fee earners and support staff.
- Ensure compliance with SRA requirements and internal quality standards.
- Maintain excellent client outcomes and satisfaction levels.
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Business Growth
- Drive revenue growth within the department.
- Improve client conversion rates and average case value.
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Planning services.
- Develop and implement growth strategies.
- Monitor performance against departmental targets.
Team Management
- Recruit, develop, and mentor team members.
- Create a positive, ambitious, and accountable culture.
- Manage workload allocation and performance.
- Support training and ongoing professional development.
Strategic Development
- Help shape the future direction of the Private Client department.
- Work closely with senior management on growth plans.
- Review systems, processes, and client journeys to maximize efficiency and profitability.
About You
Essential
- Substantial experience handling LPAs and wider Private Client matters.
- Proven track record of managing or supervising a team.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Ability to generate revenue and drive departmental growth.
- Excellent client care and communication skills.
- Motivated by success, targets, and profitability.
Desirable
- Experience growing a Private Client department.
- Knowledge of Probate, Trusts, and Inheritance Tax planning.
- Experience working within a high-volume client acquisition environment.
- Experience implementing processes and operational improvements.
- Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent experienced Private Client practitioner.
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What Success Looks Like
Within the first 12 months you will:
- Establish yourself as the technical lead for Private Client.
- Develop a high-performing team culture.
- Increase departmental revenue and profitability.
- Improve client conversion and retention.
- Expand service offerings and client value.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Departmental profit share.
- Genuine opportunity to build and lead a growing department.
- Significant autonomy and influence.
- Modern technology and operational support.
- Discount Club with savings at major retailers.
- Salary sacrifice technology scheme with 0% interest purchases and tax savings.
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
- Sage coffee machine.
- Friendly office dog.
- Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.
Why Join LawPlus?
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a department with the foundations already built. We're looking for someone who wants more than a traditional fee-earning role and is excited by growth, leadership, and sharing in the success they create.
If you're an experienced Private Client specialist with deep LPA expertise and the ambition to build a thriving department, we'd love to hear from you.
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