Private Client Solicitor

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.

• 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 toward financial targets
• STEP qualification (preferred) or willingness to work toward 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.