Head of Private Client (Solicitor / 5+ PQE)

Accuflex has a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Solicitor (minimum 5 years PQE) with strong Private Client expertise to join our client, a long-established and highly respected regional law firm, in Cumbria.

This role offers a genuine leadership opportunity within a collaborative and supportive firm environment, with scope for future directorship.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Leadership: Lead and manage an established Private Client team, maintaining high technical standards and fostering a collaborative culture.

Complex Estate Planning: Advise on wills (including high-value and complex estates), trusts, inheritance tax planning and estate structuring.

Probate & Administration: Oversee estate administration matters from instruction through to completion.

Supervision & Mentoring: Provide training, supervision and technical guidance to junior team members.

Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with SRA and regulatory requirements.

Required Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years PQE.
• Strong background in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Comfortable managing complex client relationships independently.
• STEP qualification desirable but not essential.

Location: Cumbria (hybrid working considered)

Why Apply?

• No billing targets.
• Clear pathway to Head of Department and potential Directorship.
• Competitive regional salary with discretionary firm-wide bonus.
• Excellent work-life balance in a scenic location.