Private Client Salaried Partner (UK Qualified Solicitor) |SW London |£85k– £110K DOE |hybrid wo[...]

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm in SW London seeks a Private Client Salaried Partner, offering £85k–£110K DOE with hybrid working. This strategic role includes team leadership, client management, and significant opportunities for equity, aligning with the firm's growth and succession planning objectives.

Benefits

Opportunity for Equity

Generous leave

Hybrid working

Pension

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced paid sick leave

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Senior Private Client UK qualified Solicitor with 9-14 years PQE.
• Experience in wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and succession.
• Strong understanding of financial remedies and business development.

Responsibilities

• Co-leading the department and managing a team of 5.
• Building a profitable client base while managing a busy caseload.
• Driving business development to grow the practice.

Skills

Business Development

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Team Development

Commercial Awareness

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

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Private Client Salaried Partner (UK Qualified Solicitor) |SW London |£85k– £110K DOE |hybrid working |Legal 500 firm |Future Equity potential, london

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Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Private Client Salaried Partner (UK Qualified Solicitor) |SW London |£85k– £110K DOE |hybrid working |Legal 500 firm |Future Equity potential

A leading Legal 500 firm with a stellar reputation, this practice operates from offices in both SW London and the City. They are known for delivering City-level service without the corporate edge – offering an approachable, collaborative culture with a strong focus on client care.

Renowned for their modern and commercially minded approach, the firm is now seeking a Salaried Partner to join their respected Private Client team.

This is a strategic hire, forming part of the firm’s succession planning, with a clear pathway to take over from the current Head of Department/ Equity Partner in the short term.

The Role

This is a hands-on, strategic leadership position, with real long-term scope – supporting the HOD/ Partner in managing the team and growing the department.

Key responsibilities as follows:

• Co-leading the department with the HOD/Partner, driving team development, motivation, and performance.
• Leading and managing a team of 5, including senior Associates and Trainees, to meet and exceed targets & client care standards.
• Managing a full caseload while building your own profitable client base.
• There is a busy caseload and clients to manage, driving business development to grow the practice is a strong focus and a BD-focused mindset is key.
• Leading complex matters, including wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, succession, and wealth transfer.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and agreements.
• Acting as a trusted ambassador with clients and contacts.
• Maintaining strong relationships with external institutions and local organisations.
• Providing clear, consistent updates to Equity Partners.
• Promoting operational excellence and best practices across the team.

Who they are looking for:

• A Senior Private Client UK qualified Solicitor with 9-14 + PQE, although open to experienced individuals with excellent BD and leadership experience.
• Experience in all aspects of private client work – wills, probate, trusts, succession planning, tax planning, and wealth transfer.
• Strong understanding and exposure to financial remedies
• A confident leader, who is a natural mentor.
• Commercially minded with a proven track record in business development
• Someone who enjoys building a team and client base – a growth mindset is essential
• Collaborative, strategic, and someone who is lookng to make their mark becoming part of the firm's long-term strategy.

What they offer:

• Opportunity for Equity
• Generous leave
• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 from home)
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Enhanced paid sick leave
• Annual salary reviews

If you're an experienced Private Client Partner or Senior Associate ready to step up, excited by the idea of leading and growing a well-regarded department — please contact me as follows:

Jo Cokayne at [emailprotected] or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9236 (office hours) or 07925104795 (out of office hours).

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