Private Client Partner/Head of Department

Huddersfield – £60,000 - £70,000

Private Client Partner
West Yorkshire
£70k

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Partner to join a leading regional law firm in West Yorkshire.

This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to take responsibility for an established private client caseload, lead and develop a talented team, and play a key role in shaping the future strategy and growth of the department.

As Private Client Partner, you will:

• Manage your own varied caseload of high-quality private client work.
• Supervise and support an established team of private client professionals.
• Develop, mentor and grow the team, identifying opportunities to strengthen expertise and performance.
• Take an active role in the strategic development and growth of the Private Client department.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to identify opportunities and deliver an excellent client service.
• Play an active role within the firm's Senior Management Team, contributing to wider business strategy and decision-making.
• Help shape the continued success and reputation of a well-established regional practice.

We are looking for an experienced private client lawyer who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a genuine impact at both departmental and firm-wide level.
You will ideally have:

• Significant experience across private client work.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client management skills.
• Proven experience supervising or managing a team.
• A track record of developing people and building successful teams.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ambition to play a key role in the future growth and direction of the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading regional firm undertaking high-quality work, with the autonomy and influence that comes with a senior leadership position.

You will inherit an established team and caseload, while having the opportunity to develop the department further, build on its existing strengths and play a key role in the firm's strategic direction.