Atkinson Moss Legal recruitment have been engaged to assist our client, at a pivotal moment in our clients firm as they seek to appoint a Head of Private Client/Senior Private Client Solicitor.

They operate with the agility and close-knit culture of an SME, but their trajectory is aimed squarely at becoming a major player in the private client space.

They aren’t just looking for a technical expert; they are looking for a future leader. If you are a Senior Solicitor feeling capped in your current role or a Head of Department looking for a firm that actually matches your ambition, this is the opening for you.

The Opportunity: Head of Private Client

• Location: Norwich (Flexible/Hybrid).
• Salary: Competitive and reflective of your seniority.
• The Path: This role is designed to evolve. For the right person, there is a clear track toward Director/Partner level and a hand in shaping the firm's strategic future.

The Role

You will inherit a high-quality body of work, specifically focusing on complex trust structures and sophisticated estate planning. You won't be doing it alone—you’ll have the dedicated support of a paralegal and legal secretary to ensure you can focus on high-level advisory and strategy.

Key Focus Areas:

• Expert Advisory: Manage the creation and restructuring of discretionary, life interest, and property trusts.
• Leadership: Provide day-to-day line management for the private client team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supportive supervision.
• Strategic Growth: Act as a key voice in the firm’s expansion, identifying cross-selling opportunities and driving our reputation in the market.
• Collaboration: Work alongside our dispute resolution team on contentious trust matters and engage with external professionals to provide holistic solutions.

What You’ll Bring

Our client values technical precision, but they hire for character and potential.

• Qualification: You are a Qualified Solicitor with a proven track record in managing trust matters independently.
• The "STEP" Factor: Full STEP membership (or progress toward it) is highly desirable.
• Leadership Instincts: You have experience—or a clear ambition—to lead fee earners and shape departmental budgets.
• Client Connection: You can translate complex legalities into clear, empathetic, and commercially sound advice.

Why Consider Us?

• No Red Tape: They are small enough that your voice is heard, but ambitious enough to provide "big firm" work.
• True Flexibility: They offer genuine hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your life.
• Culture: They maintain an inclusive, supportive environment where professional development isn't just a buzzword—it's backed by a generous budget.

The "Nothing to Lose" First Step

We know that for the best talent, moving is a big decision. They aren't asking for a gruelling interview right out of the gate.

If this sounds like it might be your next chapter, let’s start with an informal, confidential chat. No pressure, no rigid formal assessment—just a conversation to see if their ambitions align with yours. Contact Will Palgrave-Moore @ Atkinson Moss.