Ohana Recruitment Limited

Private Client Solicitor / Private Client Legal Executive Location: Essex / Suffolk Border Office Based Role Salary: Up to £85,000 + Fee Related Bonus Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience Fee billed bonus structure Potential future participation in firm wide bonus pool Established and respected regional law firm with long history Strong pipeline of private

Private Client Solicitor / Private Client Legal Executive Location: Essex / Suffolk Border Office Based Role Salary: Up to £85,000 + Fee Related Bonus Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience Fee billed bonus structure Potential future participation in firm wide bonus pool Established and respected regional law firm with long history Strong pipeline of private client work already established Opportunity to inherit longstanding relationships with high net worth families Clear long term career progression within the firm High quality office environment with strong local reputation Genuine opportunity to become a key figure within the branch office Stability and succession planning built into the role The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a respected regional law firm and step into a key succession position within an established office. A senior Private Client practitioner with a long standing reputation among wealthy families in the local area is approaching retirement. The firm is therefore looking to recruit a capable lawyer who can gradually take over responsibility for these relationships and ensure continuity of service. The role offers access to an existing client base alongside a strong flow of new work generated through the office. The successful candidate will play an important role in protecting and developing these relationships while continuing to grow the department. The firm is looking for someone with energy, ambition and a desire to progress within the business. This role would suit a mid-career Private Client lawyer who is confident managing complex matters and wants long term advancement. The Role You will: Manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters from instruction to completion Work closely with a senior practitioner during the transition period to ensure a smooth handover of clients Develop and maintain relationships with long standing high net worth families Handle complex estate administration and trust related work Draft wills and advise on estate planning matters Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney Deliver a high level of client service and personal attention Support the continued growth of the office through reputation and relationships Maintain accurate time recording and billing discipline The Work Your caseload will include: Estate administration Trust creation and management Wills and estate planning Lasting Powers of Attorney Inheritance tax planning Advising high net worth individuals and families This role combines high quality technical work with long term client relationship management. Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales Strong Private Client experience including trusts and estate administration Ideally 4 to 8 years PQE or similar level of experience Confidence managing matters independently Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long term client relationships Commercial awareness and financial discipline Professional, proactive and structured approach Willingness to be present in the office and visible to clients This role will suit someone looking for a long term position with real career progression and the opportunity to become a central figure within a successful regional office. Apply Now If you are a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a role offering quality work, client continuity and genuine long term opportunity, apply now for a confidential discussion. JBRP1_UKTJ

Head of Property Litigation Location: Central London / Hybrid Working Salary: To £130,000 + Bonus + Leadership Progression Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Salary to £130,000 depending on experience and leadership capability. 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Senior leadership position with full departmental influence. Bonus linked to departmental and individual performance. Hybrid working with flexib

Head of Family Department Location: Lincolnshire / Nottinghamshire Region Multi Office Leadership Role Salary: To £110,000 + Bonus + Strategic Influence Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Senior leadership role with genuine departmental control and influence Lead a Family team of 7 fee earners across 8 offices Bonus linked to departmental and individual performance Flexible working across multiple o

Head of Family Department Location: Lincolnshire / Nottinghamshire Region Multi Office Leadership Role Salary: To £110,000 + Bonus + Strategic Influence Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Senior leadership role with genuine departmental control and influence Lead a Family team of 7 fee earners across 8 offices Bonus linked to departmental and individual performance Flexible working across multiple o

Corporate Solicitor / Corporate Associate Solicitor Location: Chelmsford / Hybrid Working Salary: up to £110,000+ Plus Bonus + Progression Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Salary very flexible depending on experience and capability. Hybrid working across Chelmsford and other essex offices. Clear progression to senior leadership and future Partnership. Direct mentoring and collaboration with experie

Head of Family Department Location: Lincolnshire / Nottinghamshire Region Multi Office Leadership Role Salary: To £110,000 + Bonus + Strategic Influence Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Senior leadership role with genuine departmental control and influence Lead a Family team of 7 fee earners across 8 offices Bonus linked to departmental and individual performance Flexible working across multiple offices in the region Direct support from HR and Marketing for recruitment, training and profile building Opportunity to lead the annual Legal 500 submission for Family Clear remit to grow the department and strengthen reputation High level autonomy with strong backing from senior leadership Structured leadership forums, including 6-monthly Head of Department meetings Long-term progression opportunity within a well-established firm The opportunity This is a genuine Head of Department appointment for an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with appropriate rights. The role combines technical strength with strategic leadership and operational control. You will lead an established Family Department of 7 fee earners across 8 offices. The focus is on growth, consistency of service, technical standards, and enhancing the departments market reputation. This is not a title role. The successful candidate will own performance, people management, compliance, and profile. Key responsibilities Management and leadership Lead and manage the Family Department across 8 offices Supervise up to 3 individuals directly, with oversight of supervision across the wider team Run quarterly departmental meetings with a structured agenda Attend 6-monthly Head of Department meetings and contribute to wider firm strategy Lead recruitment and interviewing for new hires Manage work allocation and distribution, including starters and leavers Provide telephone and email support to fee earners across other offices Liaise with HR on employee issues, probation processes, and performance management Facilitate training and development, including organising webinars and external training where needed Promote an inclusive, professional culture across the department Compliance, risk and quality Ensure precedents are compliant, up to date, and consistently applied Review and streamline processes and policies to improve efficiency and reduce risk Review high risk matters and provide technical oversight Ensure that supervision reviews are completed to the required standard and timeframes Maintain strong adherence to internal quality and risk procedures Client work and financial performance Maintain and develop your own caseload of private Family matters Generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients Drive cross referrals across offices and departments to strengthen workflow Produce fee income in line with agreed targets and objectives Manage financial control, including billing discipline and cash flow management Ensure accurate daily time recording and file management Marketing and profile Attend marketing events and encourage consistent marketing activity across the department Liaise with Marketing on promotion of the department and reputation building Lead on the annual Family Team Legal 500 submission Build relationships internally and externally to strengthen referral flows Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with appropriate practising rights Strong private Family experience across a broad caseload Proven leadership or supervision experience within a Family team Comfortable managing people issues in partnership with HR Strong commercial awareness with financial discipline around billing, time recording and cash flow Excellent communication skills and credibility with colleagues and clients Organised, proactive, and able to work to deadlines Professional, positive, flexible, and a strong team contributor Apply now If you are an experienced Family lawyer ready to lead a multi-office department and take real ownership over growth, quality and performance, apply now for a confidential discussion. JBRP1_UKTJ

Head of Property Litigation Location: Central London / Hybrid Working Salary: To £130,000 + Bonus + Leadership Progression Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits Salary to £130,000 depending on experience and leadership capability. 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Senior leadership position with full departmental influence click apply for full job details