Private Client Senior Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor to lead its growing department. This role involves managing a reputable team and handling a diverse caseload of high-value estates and complex wills. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of post-qualification experience, demonstrating strong leadership and commercial acumen. With a focus on providing exceptional legal advice to high net worth individuals, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working patterns and generous annual leave. If you're ambitious and client-focused, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Medical or Dental cash plan

Sickness pay

Maternity/Paternity pay

Adoption pay

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Experience in managing high-value estates and complex wills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reputable team handling high-value taxable estates and complex wills.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to high net worth individuals.

Skills

Legal Knowledge

Leadership Experience

Client-Focused Approach

Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP Qualification

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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About the Job

Private Client Solicitor, Head of Department - Up to £90,000 salary

This boutique law firm offers high quality legal advice to high net worth individuals, business owners and families.

Due to the ongoing development and growth of the firm’s Private Client department, it is now seeking to appoint a substantially experienced and technically knowledgeable Solicitor to manage its highly reputable team.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of high-value taxable estates, complex Wills, and estate/tax planning amongst other private client matters.

The Candidate

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 10 years of post qualification experience
• STEP qualification would be advantageous but not essential
• Ambitious and highly motivated, with a proven record of legal knowledge and leadership experience
• Strong commercial acumen with a client-focused approach
• Extensive experience gained in a high street or regional firm

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £90,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible and agile working pattern
• Medical or Dental cash plan
• Sickness, maternity/paternity, and adoption pay

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: David Webb, Recruitment Consultant