Senior Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits scheme

Free car parking

Excellent opportunities for professional development

Friendly and collaborative environment

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and support the Head of Department. This key senior hire will help shape the future of the department and offers a clear pathway to leadership, valuing flexibility and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years PQE, strong experience in wills, LPAs, and probate, and must be confident in running a full caseload independently. This role comes with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor needed.
• Strong experience in managing wills, LPAs, and probate required.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and support department leadership.
• Comfortable supporting the Head of Department and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Private Client caseload including wills, LPAs, and probate.
• Handle higher-value and more complex estates.
• Support the Head of Department and guide the team.
• Act as a senior mentor to junior colleagues.
• Contribute to future growth, including expansion to a second office.
• Build strong relationships with clients and referrers in the local area.

Skills

Running a full Private Client caseload independently

Experience across wills, LPAs, and probate

Exposure to HNW work

STEP qualification (Desired)

Comfortable supporting a Head of Department

Collaborative and commercially aware

Mentoring

Job description

Overview

Senior role with a clear succession pathway into leadership. High-quality Private Client work, including HNW matters, with work readily available. Hybrid working, flexibility, and a genuinely friendly, collaborative team.

This is a key senior hire with a clear need for an experienced Private Client solicitor to support the new Head of Department and step into a pivotal role within the team. You’ll take ownership of a busy and varied Private Client caseload. You’ll also be a trusted sounding board for the Head of Department, helping to guide the team and maintain high technical standards. Longer term, there’s a genuine opportunity to step into a more senior leadership position and help shape the future of the department as it continues to grow, including expansion into a second Cheshire location. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Private Client solicitor who wants high-quality work, stability, and a clear route to progression without sacrificing flexibility or work–life balance.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Confident running a full Private Client caseload independently
• Strong experience across wills, LPAs and probate
• Exposure to HNW work
• STEP qualification (Desired)
• Comfortable supporting a Head of Department and mentoring others
• Approachable, collaborative, and commercially aware

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of Private Client work, including wills, LPAs and probate
• Handling higher-value and more complex estates
• Supporting the Head of Department in the day-to-day running of the team
• Acting as a senior figure within the department and supporting more junior colleagues
• Helping to shape the future growth of the team, including development in a second office location
• Building strong relationships with clients and referrers in the local area

Salary & Benefits

• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits scheme
• Free car parking
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment
• Clear succession planning and leadership opportunity
• Full-time preferred, part-time (4 days) considered
• Hybrid working after probation

Contact

Kelly Reid

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📞 03300 245 606

Kelly specialises in placing senior Private Client and Court of Protection lawyers across Cheshire, the North West and Yorkshire. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about whether this role could be the right next step for you.