Private Client Solicitor NEW

Private Client Solicitor
Location: Cumbria

A Senior Leadership Opportunity in a Growing Private Client Team

An established and progressive employee-owned law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious solicitor to lead its expanding Private Client Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior private client lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking practice. The role combines strategic leadership, team development and hands-on fee earning work, offering genuine influence over the future direction of the department.

The Role

Private Client Solicitor to play a central role in leading and developing the Private Client Department, ensuring consistently high standards of client care, compliance and departmental performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and developing the Private Client Department
• Overseeing departmental performance, compliance and service delivery standards
• Supervising and mentoring solicitors, a trainee solicitor and support staff
• Managing a varied personal caseload including:
  • Wills
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Trusts
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Deputyship matters
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations

What We Are Looking For 

• Private Client Solicitor with significant experience in private client law
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent technical expertise and client care standards
• Commercial awareness with experience of working towards financial targets
• STEP qualification (preferred) or willingness to work towards accreditation

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
• Hybrid working opportunities where business needs allow
• Medicash health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• The opportunity to play a key role within a successful employee-owned business

Apply Now

If you are looking for a senior leadership role with the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing firm we’d love to hear from you.

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