Client Senior Solicitor/Partner - Surrey

Chadwick Nott; England; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK law firm in Surrey is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor/Partner to lead a market-leading practice. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear progression toward leadership roles. Ideal candidates will have substantial private client experience and a proven track record of managing client relationships. This is a significant opportunity in a thriving legal team.

Benefits

Strong salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial private client experience within a reputable firm.
• Proven ability to manage a client base.
• Experience contributing to growth and partnership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a market-leading private client practice.
• Manage client relationships and oversee a fee-earning team.
• Drive business development and new opportunities.
• Support succession planning and offer departmental leadership.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic direction

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor

PQE Level: 7+

Job description

Overview

Job title: Private Client Senior Solicitor/Partner

Location: Surrey/Greater London

Salary: £88k-£150k - depending on experience

PQE Level: 7+

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

My client is a UK Top 100 firm who are highly regarded for their market leading private client work and enviable HNW clients in Surrey and London. They are now seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor (Legal Director, Senior Associate, or Partner) to join their thriving team. On offer is a strong salary, benefits package, flexible working, and genuine career progression.

For existing partners, this team provides an ideal platform and structure to serve existing clients, alongside giving you the tools to generate new work. This role is also ideal for a senior associate in a top-heavy department seeking a clear path to development and even partnership, as this role offers excellent work and the chance to make a genuine contribution to this flagship team and take full advantage of the need for a new leader in the practice. Overall, not one to miss.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Surrey or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to a market-leading private client practice serving high net worth clients in Surrey and London.
• Manage client relationships, oversee a busy fee-earning team, and contribute to business development.
• Provide strategic direction and a platform for existing clients while driving new business opportunities.
• Support succession planning and offer leadership within the department.

Qualifications

• PQE Level: 7+
• Qualified solicitor with substantial private client experience within a reputable firm
• Proven ability to manage a client base and contribute to growth and partnership potential

Benefits

• Strong salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression toward leadership roles

EEO statement: Chadwick Nott is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or other personal characteristics.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.