Senior Private Client Lawyer — Lead & Estate Planning

Insight Select; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target-related bonus

25 days' annual leave

Pension contribution scheme

Group Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Monthly team socials

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Insight Select in Hampstead, London, seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its established private client team. You will lead a hands-on, senior group focusing on Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and estate planning.

The role requires 6–10 years PQE with deep technical knowledge and strong leadership. You will mentor juniors and work alongside partners to drive client service and business development in a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years PQE with strong private client expertise.
• Deep knowledge of Wills, LPAs, trusts, and estate planning.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Excellent client-facing skills with discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness to progress STEP qualification if not yet attained.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across Wills, LPAs, estate admin, trusts and planning.
• Take instructions directly from clients and maintain high service standards.
• Supervise solicitors, trainees and paralegals; mentor juniors.
• Collaborate with financial advisers and accountants for holistic solutions.
• Lead department development and participate in BD initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SRA principles and internal risk controls.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial mindset

Team mentoring

Education

2:1 or first-class degree

STEP qualification desirable

SRA qualified solicitor

Tools

Westlaw

PLC

LexisNexis

Job description

Insight Select in Hampstead, London, seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its established private client team. You will lead a hands-on, senior group focusing on Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and estate planning.

The role requires 6–10 years PQE with deep technical knowledge and strong leadership. You will mentor juniors and work alongside partners to drive client service and business development in a collaborative firm.