Senior Private Client Lawyer - Grow Chester Practice (Hybrid)

Thornton Legal; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Legal is seeking a senior Private Client lawyer to drive growth in its Chester office, joining an established private client practice backed by a larger legal group. The role emphasizes high-quality client work, relationship development and business development within the Chester market.

You will join a growing regional practice with central support and local autonomy, while leveraging a supportive infrastructure to manage responsibilities effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong Private Client experience across related matters.
• Credibility with clients and professional contacts in Cheshire.
• Ability to contribute to growth of Private Client practice locally.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of private client matters.
• Developing relationships with accountants, financial advisers and other professional contacts.
• Building on your existing network within Chester and the wider Cheshire market.
• Raising the profile of the Private Client practice locally.
• Working alongside experienced colleagues across the wider practice.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Private Client expertise

Job description

Thornton Legal is seeking a senior Private Client lawyer to drive growth in its Chester office, joining an established private client practice backed by a larger legal group. The role emphasizes high-quality client work, relationship development and business development within the Chester market.

You will join a growing regional practice with central support and local autonomy, while leveraging a supportive infrastructure to manage responsibilities effectively.