Part-time Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment agency is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in the affluent Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. The successful candidate will inherit a healthy caseload, provide guidance to junior colleagues, and help shape the Private Client department's future. Key benefits include a supportive work environment, one of the lowest billing targets in the market, and the chance for genuine professional growth. The role also accommodates part-time options.

Benefits

Bonus: 10% of billed and received over target

Up to 2 days working from home

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Strong admin support

Qualifications

• Ideally 5–7 years of post-qualification experience in Private Client law.
• Strong technical knowledge in trusts and tax is crucial.
• Experience with mentoring and supervising junior legal staff is desired.

Responsibilities

• Taking over an existing caseload including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts and tax.
• Managing and advising on trusts and tax matters with confidence.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Private Client Solicitor or CILEx

Strong technical knowledge, particularly trusts and tax

Confidence in managing a varied caseload

Experience mentoring others

Education

5–7 PQE

Job description

Step into a ready-made, healthy Private Client caseload in an affluent area.

Shape and grow a department with genuine autonomy and future leadership potential.

Lowest billing target in the market + flexibility + strong admin support.

Join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll take over an established caseload, develop the juniors coming through, and help shape the direction of a growing Private Client department.

This is a great role for someone who wants autonomy, progression on their own terms, and the opportunity to work with a consistently strong flow of good-quality work.

Who we’re looking for

• Private Client Solicitor or CILEx
• Ideally 5–7 PQE
• Strong technical knowledge, particularly trusts and tax
• Confident managing a varied caseload and supporting juniors
• Experience mentoring, supervising or guiding others (Desired)
• Comfortable shaping processes and contributing to departmental growth (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Taking over an existing, healthy caseload including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts and tax
• Managing and advising on trusts and tax matters with confidence
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (NQ + trainee)
• Helping to grow the department toward a target
• Building strong relationships with clients in an affluent demographic
• Maintaining excellent file management, financial hygiene and compliance
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and departmental efficiency
• Working closely with experienced colleagues in a small but expanding team

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus: 10% of billed and received over target
• Up to 2 days working from home
• Clear progression pathways
• One of the lowest billing targets in the market
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Strong admin support
• Healthy, wealthy client base
• Genuine opportunity to shape the department
• Autonomy to build the role around your ambitions
• Part-time considered

Contact Rachael Conley

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📞 03300 245 606

Rachael specialises in placing Private Client and Court of Protection lawyers across the West Midlands. Reach out for a confidential chat about whether this opportunity aligns with your goals.