Head of Private Client

Job Description

You will take responsibility for leading the Private Client department, ensuring both operational performance and long-term strategic growth. This includes day-to-day leadership of the team, driving efficiency, and building on an already established but under-optimised platform. You will work closely with senior leadership and partners, with direct influence over departmental direction and future investment decisions.

WHY JOIN?

• Exclusive Head of Department opportunity within a growing Scottish firm
• Full autonomy to shape and develop the Private Client offering
• Significant untapped client base and strong pipeline of work
• Opportunity to modernise systems, processes, and team structure
• Direct influence with senior leadership 
• Clear platform for long-term departmental growth and leadership impact

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the Private Client department on a day-to-day basis
• Drive departmental growth, performance, and profitability
• Develop and implement improved processes, systems, and workflows
• Expand the team in line with demand and strategic objectives
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships across the portfolio
• Oversee wills, executries, trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianships work
• Identify and resolve operational inefficiencies within the department
• Contribute to wider firm strategy as part of senior leadership discussions

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with strong Private Client experience of atleast 7+ years 
• Proven track record in wills, trusts, executries, and related areas
• Experience operating at Senior Associate level or above (or ready for step-up)
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive performance
• Comfortable balancing fee earning with strategic responsibility
• Ambitious, proactive, and motivated by building and shaping a department

PACKAGE & STRUCTURE

A competitive package is available, structured to reward both leadership and performance, with a clear link between departmental profitability and overall earnings. Full details will be shared in confidence during discussion.

NEXT STEPS

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact our consultant below or apply directly:

Email: hugh.hardie@oculuslegalgroup.com
Mobile: 07972 844 894
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughhardie/

This is an exclusive instruction and forms part of a wider portfolio of senior Private Client appointments we are currently advising on across Scotland, many of which are not publicly advertised. Oculus Legal Group works closely with leading Scottish firms on strategic hires where discretion, timing, and market insight are critical. If you would like to explore the market in confidence or discuss your longer-term career plans, we would be happy to have a discreet conversation.