Private Client Solicitor
- Grow and lead a private client team at a values-led London firm
- Clear path to Head of Department and partnership
- Employee-focused culture, competitive salary + bonus + hybrid working
If you’re a senior private client solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing department with the full support of a forward-thinking firm.
You’ll join a well-respected, multi-office London practice now actively investing in its private client offering. This firm is looking to appoint a leader who can develop the team, grow the department, and ultimately advance to partnership.
You’ll inherit a manageable caseload and be supported to bring in new work through cross-referrals and business development initiatives. You’ll have space and autonomy to shape the department, make smart hiring decisions, and define the service moving forward.
Who we’re looking for
- 6+ years PQE as a solicitor or legal executive
- Already operating at Senior Associate level, or ready to step into it
- Experience managing or mentoring junior staff
- Strong business development record and desire to grow a client base
- Confident with the full range of private client work: wills, LPAs, probate, and trusts
- Court of Protection experience
- Background in a small-to-mid-sized firm
- Confident, personable, and commercially minded with a down-to-earth approach
What you’ll be doing
- Taking ownership of a manageable existing caseload
- Driving new business through marketing and BD activity
- Laying the foundations for future hires and increased profitability
- Progressing towards Head of Department and ultimately Partnership
Salary & Benefits
- £75,000–£85,000, depending on experience
- Bonus of approx. 10% of billings above target
- 2 days remote working per week for senior staff (after 1 month office-based)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- In-house billing and typing support
- Modern case management systems
- Clear progression pathway to Head of Department and Partnership
- Recognised as a “Best Place to Work 2024” for its values-led and inclusive culture
Contact Kelly Reid
Call 03300 245 606 or email [email protected] to learn more or apply confidentially.
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