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Head of Private Client Department
Battens Solicitor Limited —Dorchester
- Full-time
- Business development
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Department - Private Client
Battens Solicitor Limited —Wareham
- Full-time
- Business development
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Project Manager
Gallifordtry —Bournemouth
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Project Manager
Gallifordtry —Bournemouth
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Trust & Tax Manager
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Tax experience
- Gym membership

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Head of Private Client Department

Battens Solicitor Limited
Dorchester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Performance management
Business development
Team management
Relationship management
Wills and probate law
Wills and probate
Leadership
Estate planning
Legal practice experience

Full job description

Location: Based in our Poundbury office, covering our 7 offices in the Southwest

Team Size: 30 professionals

Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits

Battens Solicitors is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Private Client Department. This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a well-established team, shape its future, and make a lasting impact across our network of offices.

As Head of Department, you will:
Lead and manage a team of 30 across 7 offices.

Set and implement the department's strategic direction.

Ensure high standards of service in complex areas including trusts, wills, probate, and estate planning.

Oversee all aspects of employee management, with support from our HR team.

Handle client relationships with professionalism and care.

Lead and conduct business development

The role will include growth, technical skill and supervision

Running your own caseload

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in team leadership and departmental management.

Strong expertise in private client law ideally including Trusts.

A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Confidence in managing performance, mentoring staff, and driving growth.

Minimum 10 years PQE

Benefits Package

We offer a generous and supportive benefits package, including:

Group pension scheme with salary sacrifice and a 4% employer contribution

Income protection

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service

Free conveyancing and discounted legal services

Recruitment bonus scheme

Birthday leave - enjoy an extra day off on your Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Critical illness cover

Life assurance from your first day of employment

Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference? Apply now to join a firm that values expertise, innovation, and people.

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