Private Client Solicitor

London
  • Lead and grow a Private Client team with serious investment backing
  • Clear progression to Head of Department and potential partnership
  • Join a modern, inclusive firm awarded one of the Best Places to Work 2024

This is a rare opportunity for a senior solicitor to take the reins of a growing private client team at a well-established London firm. With a solid foundation already in place and clear support from the firm’s leadership, you’ll be given the autonomy and investment to grow something of your own.

There’s already a pipeline of work, a strong flow of referrals from the firm’s busy property team, and a culture ready to support your growth ambitions. If you’ve ever wanted to lead your own department, this is your moment.

Who we’re looking for

  • 8+ PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
  • Experience managing your own caseload of wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts
  • Strong track record in business development
  • Leadership skills with experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
  • Technically confident
  • Down-to-earth, approachable, and commercially minded
  • Previous exposure to Court of Protection work (desirable, not essential)

What you’ll be doing

  • Initially focusing on building a personal caseload through BD and internal cross-referrals
  • Advising on probate (approx. 60%) and wills/LPAs (approx. 40%)
  • Collaborating with others in the team and building out the department
  • Driving revenue growth and ultimately progressing into Head of Department or Partner
  • Making use of firm-wide BD training and support to grow the client base

Salary & Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Bonus: Approx. 10% of billings over target
  • Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
  • Birthday day off
  • Hybrid working: 2 days WFH per week once settled (office-based for first month)
  • Compressed hours or 4-day week considered
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity (up to 12 weeks full pay)
  • In-house billing team and typist support
  • Robust case management systems
  • Job security within a respected, well-resourced firm

This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a department and build something with real longevity. You’ll be given the tools, trust and team to shape a private client function that reflects your values, leadership style and ambitions.

Contact Kelly Reid
📩 [email protected]
📞 03300 245 606

Posted 2025-09-11

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