Private Client Practice Development Lawyer

Realm Recruit; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced private client lawyer for a fully remote Practice Development Lawyer role. This unique opportunity allows you to move away from fee-earning responsibilities and focus on knowledge sharing and development. You'll play a key role in shaping the knowledge resources that drive excellence in private client advisory work, working closely with leading experts in the field. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to a Tier 1 Legal 500 team, ensuring that your technical skills are valued and utilized effectively.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Fully Remote Work

No Fee Earning or Targets

Collaboration with Leading Experts

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE in private client law with a focus on wills, trusts, and tax.
• Strong experience in legal document preparation and research.

Responsibilities

• Review and standardise precedents for wills and trusts.
• Ensure access to best-in-class resources for the team.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills and Trusts

Tax Planning

Legal Document Preparation

Research Skills

Drafting Skills

Education

STEP Qualification

Law Degree

Job description

• Top-tier Legal 500 private client team – work with industry-leading specialists
• Fully remote role with flexible working hours
• Move away from fee earning and focus on knowledge sharing and development

Are you an experienced private client lawyer ready for a new challenge away from fee earning? Join a nationally renowned Legal 500 Tier 1 team as a Practice Development Lawyer and play a crucial role in shaping the knowledge resources that drive excellence in private client advisory work.

Whether you're looking for a fresh direction in your career or a flexible, fully remote role where your technical skills are valued, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute at a high level without the demands of a caseload.

You'll focus on reviewing, updating, and standardising precedents and templates for wills, trusts, tax, and estate planning, ensuring the wider team has access to best-in-class resources. Working closely with the National Head of Private Client, you’ll have a direct impact on the team’s success while enjoying top-of-market flexibility and remuneration.

Who we’re looking for

• 8+ PQE in private client law, with experience in wills, trusts, tax, and estate planning
• STEP qualified is essential
• Strong research, drafting, and legal document preparation experience
• Experience creating or managing precedents and legal resources is highly desirable
• Effective communicator with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ideal for someone seeking to move away from fee earning or looking for a flexible role later in their career

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Fully remote –also open to hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• No fee earning or targets
• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 private client team with national reach
• Support and collaborate with leading experts, including the National Head of Private Client (former STEP Yorkshire Chair)

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re an experienced private client solicitor ready to take on a unique, high-impact role away from fee earning, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood [e-mail] call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.