Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established London law firm seeks a senior solicitor to lead and grow a private client team. This role offers clear progression to Head of Department, competitive salary, and additional benefits such as hybrid working and enhanced parental leave. The ideal candidate has 8+ PQE, experience managing a personal caseload, and strong business development skills. You will have the chance to shape a department reflective of your values and ambitions, supported by a robust team and resources.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus: Approx. 10% of billings over target

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Hybrid working: 2 days WFH per week

Compressed hours or 4-day week considered

Enhanced maternity/paternity (up to 12 weeks full pay)

Qualifications

• Experience managing your own caseload of wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts.
• Previous exposure to Court of Protection work (desirable, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Building a personal caseload through business development.
• Advising on probate (approx. 60%) and wills / LPAs (approx. 40%).
• Collaborating with others in the team and building out the department.
• Driving revenue growth and progressing into Head of Department or Partner.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong track record in business development

Technically confident

Approachable and commercially minded

Education

8+ PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

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• Lead and grow a Private Client team with serious investment backing
• Clear progression to Head of Department and potential partnership
• Join a modern, inclusive firm awarded one of the Best Places to Work 2024

This is a rare opportunity for a senior solicitor to take the reins of a growing private client team at a well-established London firm. With a solid foundation already in place and clear support from the firm’s leadership, you’ll be given the autonomy and investment to grow something of your own.

There’s already a pipeline of work, a strong flow of referrals from the firm’s busy property team, and a culture ready to support your growth ambitions. If you’ve ever wanted to lead your own department, this is your moment.

Who we’re looking for

• 8+ PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Experience managing your own caseload of wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts
• Strong track record in business development
• Leadership skills with experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Technically confident
• Down-to-earth, approachable, and commercially minded
• Previous exposure to Court of Protection work (desirable, not essential)

What you’ll be doing

• Initially focusing on building a personal caseload through BD and internal cross-referrals
• Advising on probate (approx. 60%) and wills / LPAs (approx. 40%)
• Collaborating withothers in the team and building out the department
• Driving revenue growth and ultimately progressing into Head of Department or Partner
• Making use of firm-wide BD training and support to grow the client base

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus : Approx. 10% of billings over target
• Holiday : 25 days + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Hybrid working : 2 days WFH per week once settled (office-based for first month)
• Compressed hours or 4-day week considered
• Enhanced maternity / paternity (up to 12 weeks full pay)
• In-house billing team and typist support
• Robust case management systems
• Job security within a respected, well-resourced firm

This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a department and build something with real longevity. You’ll be given the tools, trust and team to shape a private client function that reflects your values, leadership style and ambitions.

Contact Kelly Reid

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📞 03300 245 606