Head of Private Client

Role: Head of Private Client

Location: Flexible – Primary areas:
Berkshire, Yorkshire and Cumbria (Nationwide Firm)

Salary: £70,000 – £100,000 (Depending on Experience)

Contact: Marcus Khazenifar, CRA Consulting |

CRA Consulting partners with a respected legal firm based in Maidenhead and Reading. We seek a forward‑thinking Head of Private Client to lead a thriving department and drive strategic growth.

As Head of Private Client, you will deliver all Private Client services, manage and mentor a growing team, and act as a key advisor for complex and high‑value matters. You will drive departmental strategy, innovation, and business development while ensuring exceptional service delivery.

• Lead a dedicated Private Client team, setting the tone for performance, collaboration, and service excellence
• Manage a varied and often complex caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, Inheritance Tax planning and Court of Protection matters
• Act as the senior technical lead and point of escalation for challenging or high‑net‑worth cases
• Shape and deliver a departmental growth strategy aligned with the firm’s broader objectives
• Build strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional networks to grow revenue and visibility
• Oversee compliance, quality assurance and case management system optimisation
• Monitor departmental performance including fee income, budgets, aged debt and KPIs
• Play an active role in recruitment, training and succession planning to build a sustainable, high‑performing team

We seek a confident, experienced and commercially minded private client professional with:

• 10+ years PQE in Private Client work (Solicitor status essential; STEP or SFE membership preferred)
• A track record of successfully managing or leading a Private Client team or practice
• Strong technical expertise across Wills, Trusts, Probate, IHT planning, LPAs and CoP
• Commercial awareness and experience in driving departmental growth and profitability
• A natural leadership style – motivating, mentoring and inspiring others
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to think strategically and implement systems that enhance service delivery

• Competitive salary: £70,000 to £100,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
• Enhanced pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, and death‑in‑service cover
• Clear progression path to senior leadership or directorship within the group
• Flexible working options including hybrid working to support work‑life balance
• Company perks including Costco membership, staff referral bonuses, and regular social events
• Modern, forward‑thinking working environment with a strong emphasis on team culture and well‑being

This is your opportunity to lead from the front, make strategic decisions, and elevate a successful team to new heights. If you’re a senior Private Client specialist with the ambition and leadership drive to take that next big step, we want to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Marcus Khazenifar at CRA Consulting on