Senior Private Client Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; North East; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sellick Partnership is helping a well-established North East law firm recruit a Senior Private Client Solicitor to head the private client department. You will manage wills, trusts, tax planning, probate and estate administration for a diverse client base from the region.

As Head of Department you’ll mentor the team, provide technical guidance and drive client service standards. This is a genuine opportunity to influence development of an established practice.

Formación

• Qualified solicitor with strong experience across private client law.
• Broad technical knowledge covering wills, trusts, tax, probate and estate administration.
• Confident managing a varied caseload and advising clients with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a team would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsabilidades

• Handle a varied and high-quality caseload across private client matters and advise clients clearly.
• Lead and develop the private client department, providing technical guidance.
• Support and mentor the wider team while maintaining client service standards.

Conocimientos

Private client law

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Educación

Solicitor qualification

Descripción del empleo

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in the North East.

The firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal advice to individuals, families and businesses across the region, with a long-standing presence and an established client base.

You'll handle a varied and high-quality caseload across all aspects of private client work, including wills, trusts, tax planning, probate and estate administration, while providing clear, practical advice to a diverse client base.

As Head of Department, you'll also play a key role in supporting and developing the wider team, providing technical guidance and helping to maintain the firm's strong standards of client service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and have genuine influence over the development of a well-established private client practice.

About you:

• Qualified solicitor with strong experience across private client law
• Broad technical knowledge covering wills, trusts, tax, probate and estate administration
• Confident managing a varied caseload and advising clients with minimal supervision
• Previous experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a team would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach

What's on offer:

• Senior leadership position within a respected North East firm
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established private client department
• High-quality and varied private client work
• Supportive and collegiate working environment
• Genuine scope for career development, business development and progression