Client Services Director - High-End Private Client Law Practice

With a heritage dating back to 1789 it's our job as current custodians to ensure the future success of this highly-regarded private-client law practice. We seek to leave a legacy that our colleagues in another 229 years from now will celebrate.

Your role: to build on the deep and solid foundations of this high-growth business to take it to soaring levels of success, both financial and reputational. There is no heavier burden than a good potential and you’ll take that potential and make it fly.

The future generation will write, "[enter your name]'s principles in achieving the delivery of second-to-none, high-value client journeys were legendary and an absolute cornerstone of the growth and success of the business. Ready to make your mark?

Role Info:

Client Services Director
Central Oxford HQ 2/3 times per week
£80,000 Base Salary - £20,000 Bonus Structure
1 of only 5 Employee-owned Law Firms in the country: employees share profits.
Agile & Flexible Working
Share Incentive scheme can be considered.

Team Size: 44
Clientele: Private Client / High Net Worth
Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned
Skills Sought: Leadership. High EQ. People Person. Change facilitator. Innovation-focussed. Tech-Savvy.

Working in collaboration with our Managing Director, Nicola, you will take our client care and service delivery to the next level.

We want a candidate who will help us shape the direction of the business; grow our client base while keeping our core values, keeping our team at the centre and the client at the heart of all that we do.

You will have major input into the long-term strategic development of the company, with particular regard to client experience, loyalty and brand advocacy. You will support our ‘advice for life’ strategy by establishing a ’surprise and delight’ culture throughout the company. Key to this is the continuous improvement and optimisation of our service delivery, client by client so that we are known for providing consistently enriching advice and guidance.

Our Goals - Your Mission:

+ Grow value of client base
+ Increase client NPS (net promoter score)
+ Increase client retention
+ Increase client lifetime spend
+ Reduction of client complaints
+ Elevate us from ‘lawyer’ to ‘trusted advisor’
+ Establish a client-first culture
+ Develop the client experience team to execute the above

About You:

Experience:

+ Proven record of leadership/management.
+ Proven record in executing change in complex organisations.
+ Professional services background with HNW client base.
+ Professionally qualified.
+ Experience gained within a legal practice, accountancy firm or private banking.

Traits:

+ Excellent life skills
+ High emotional intelligence
+ Great listener
+ Elicits trust
+ Innovation mindset
+ Great mentor
+ Thought leader
+ High ambition levels
+ Very high standards

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team.

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