Private Client Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Medical or dental cash plan

Income protection and life insurance

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Opportunity to play a key strategic ro

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire to join its growing team in a senior, strategic capacity. You will manage a high-quality caseload of complex estates and play a key role in directing and developing the private client department.

This opportunity suits an experienced solicitor (8+ PQE ideal for senior hire) looking for progression, leadership responsibility and influence within a respected practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in Private Client with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Private Client law

High net worth estates

Tax planning

Mentoring juniors

Education

STEP qualification

PQE 5+

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

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments