HOD - Private Client & Private Client Solicitor

We are delighted to be supporting a respected, long-established Somerset law firm with the recruitment of both a Head of Private Client and a Private Client Solicitor to join their well-regarded team in Midsomer Norton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive firm with strong roots in the local community. The private client department has a well-established portfolio, offering a consistent flow of quality work across wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters. The firm prides itself on its reputation for providing trusted advice to generations of families in the area.

The Head of Department Role

As Head of Private Client, you will lead a busy and successful team, taking responsibility for supervising junior colleagues, managing workflows, and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality client service. Alongside leadership responsibilities, you will handle your own varied caseload of private client matters and play an active role in the growth and development of the department.

The Private Client Solicitor Role

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will manage a varied caseload independently, with the support of experienced colleagues around you. You will be client-facing, dealing with sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism, while developing trusted relationships across the community.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in private client work.

• For the Head of Department role: proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise, support, and motivate a team.

• Excellent technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration.

• Strong client care skills, with the ability to deal with matters sensitively and build long-term relationships.

• Organised, approachable, and proactive with a team-oriented mindset.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work with a respected and long-established law firm deeply embedded in its rural community.

• Lead a busy private client team with a strong existing portfolio and opportunities for growth.

• Enjoy a friendly, supportive working environment with approachable colleagues.

• Be part of a firm with an excellent reputation for client care and community focus.

• Competitive salary and benefits, with genuine career progression opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for either an ambitious solicitor looking to take on a leadership role, or for an experienced private client solicitor seeking to develop their career in a well-established and supportive Somerset practice.

Next steps

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