Private Client Partner

William James Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Medical or dental cash plan

25 days annual leave

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire to take a senior, strategic role within a growing team. You will manage complex estates and drive the direction of the private client department from Lancashire.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ PQE with expertise in wills, trusts, probate and tax planning, and experience supervising junior colleagues. A strong client-facing, commercially astute profile is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in private client law with high-value matters.
• Strong expertise in wills, trusts, probate and tax planning.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and taxable estates including high-value probate matters.
• Advise high net worth individuals on tax and estate planning.
• Draft wills and establish lifetime and protective trusts.
• Prepare and advise on lasting powers of attorney.
• Oversee estate administration from instruction to completion.
• Provide technical guidance within the team.
• Support department strategy and growth.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Senior private client solicitor

Client facing skills

Leadership potential

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Lancashire – Up to £100,000 DOE + Benefits

An established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire to join its growing team in a senior and strategic capacity.

As a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire, you’ll manage a high-quality caseload of complex estates while playing a key role in the direction and development of the private client department.

This Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced solicitor (8+ PQE) looking for progression, leadership responsibility and influence within a respected practice.

The Role

• Managing complex and taxable estates including high-value probate matters
• Advising high net worth individuals on tax and estate planning
• Drafting wills and establishing lifetime and protective trusts
• Preparing and advising on lasting powers of attorney
• Handling estate administration from instruction to completion
• Providing technical guidance within the wider team
• Supporting department strategy and growth
• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues

The Candidate

• 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE ideal for senior hire)
• Strong expertise across wills, trusts, probate and tax planning
• Experience handling complex, high-value matters
• STEP qualified or working towards desirable
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Commercially astute with strong client-facing skills
• Ambitious and proactive with leadership potential
• Background within a reputable regional or national firm

The Benefits

• Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave with option to buy or sell
• Pension contributions
• Medical or dental cash plan
• Income protection and life insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Opportunity to play a key strategic role