Private Client Solicitor
- 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
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