Private Client Senior Associate/ Partner

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Farleys Solicitors LLP is seeking a Senior Private Client lawyer to join our East Lancashire office near Burnley. You will manage complex estates, provide high-net-worth advice, and mentor less experienced fee earners within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive private client experience, strong technical knowledge, and a client‑focussed approach. STEP qualification is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising high net worth clients.
• Ability to handle own complex caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Experience mentoring junior fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Estate planning and administration
• Wills and trusts
• Tax-efficient strategies for HNW clients
• Succession planning for family businesses

Skills

HNW experience

Technical knowledge

Client-focused

Mentoring

Education

STEP qualification (preferred)

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate/ Partner

Farleys Solicitors LLP is recruiting for a Senior Private Client lawyer for its East Lancashire office, near Burnley.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking firm with a strong regional reputation and national backing. You’ll be part of a team that delivers expert advice with a personal touch, trusted by high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners across the North West.

Who we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with the ability to handle their own complex caseload.

You will also have:

• Proven experience advising HNW clients
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• A personable, client-focused approach
• A desire to grow and mentor within a supportive team
• The STEP qualification (preferred, not essential)
• Experience mentoring less experienced fee earners within the team

What you’ll do:

You step in to a varied and interesting caseload, including complex estate planning and high net worth estates:

• Estate planning and administration
• Wills and trusts
• Tax-efficient strategies for HNW clients
• Succession planning for family businesses

Why Farleys?

Farleys combines over 60 years of legal excellence with a modern, down-to-earth culture. As part of the Lawfront group, we’re backed by national investment in technology, people, and growth, giving you the tools and support to thrive.

We offer:

• Autonomy and leadership in a respected regional office
• Access to HNW clients and complex, rewarding work
• Career development through Lawfront’s national platform
• A collaborative culture with genuine work-life balance
• Investment in people, from wellbeing to progression

Ready to make your mark in East Lancashire’s leading private client team? Join Farleys and be part of a firm that’s growing with purpose; locally rooted, nationally backed.