Part-time Private Client Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional firm in East Lancashire is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with over 5 years PQE. The role involves managing a caseload of wills and probate matters while advising high-net-worth clients on estate planning and administration. Candidates should have a proven track record with complex estates and be client-focused. The firm offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements including part-time options, and clear pathways for career progression. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established firm with a strong community presence.

Benefits

2 days working from home per week

Option to compress hours across 4 days

Large, open-plan office with parking

Clear progression path from Associate to Senior Partner

Professional development support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of PQE in Private Client law.
• Proven track record in managing HNW client estates.
• Experience with probate and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of wills and probate matters.
• Advise on estate planning and tax-efficient strategies.
• Support junior team members through mentoring.

Skills

Managing a mixed private client caseload

Advising high-net-worth clients

Leadership skills

Client-focused

Commercial awareness

Education

5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualification (preferred)

Job description

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• Handle high-quality HNW work with a national platform behind you
• Step into a flagship office with a clear route to progression
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and support in a collaborative team

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation in the North West and growing national backing. You’ll be part of a thriving Private Client team that delivers expert advice with a personal touch, trusted by high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners across the region.

Based in the firm’s office near Burnley, you’ll step into a diverse caseload of wills, probate, and estate planning matters, with the chance to develop your leadership and technical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Experienced in managing a mixed private client caseload with minimal supervision
• Proven track record advising HNW clients and handling complex estates
• STEP qualified (preferred but not essential)
• Personable, client-focused, and collaborative
• Commercially aware, with a genuine interest in supporting junior team members

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload comprising roughly 60% probate and 40% wills work
• Advising on estate planning and administration, wills, trusts, and tax‑efficient strategies
• Working with succession planning for family businesses and HNW individuals
• Supporting the wider team’s growth through mentoring and collaboration

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and level
• 2 days working from home per week
• Option to compress hours across 4 days
• Part‑time (4 days / week) considered
• Large, open‑plan flagship office with plenty of parking and great access from the M65
• Clear progression path : Associate → Senior Associate → Associate Partner → Senior Partner
• Friendly, professional, and social team with a strong community presence
• Excellent support and investment in career development
• Genuine work‑life balance with autonomy and flexibility built in

If you’re a technically strong and personable private client lawyer looking to make your mark in East Lancashire, this is your chance to do meaningful work with a respected regional firm that’s growing with purpose.

Contact Kelly Reid

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📞 03300 245 606