Private Client Solicitor – Lancashire – Up to £100,000 DOE + Benefits
An established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire to join its growing team in a senior and strategic capacity.
As a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire, you’ll manage a high-quality caseload of complex estates while playing a key role in the direction and development of the private client department.
This Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced solicitor (8+ PQE) looking for progression, leadership responsibility and influence within a respected practice.
The Role
* Managing complex and taxable estates including high-value probate matters
* Advising high net worth individuals on tax and estate planning
* Drafting wills and establishing lifetime and protective trusts
* Preparing and advising on lasting powers of attorney
* Handling estate administration from instruction to completion
* Providing technical guidance within the wider team
* Supporting department strategy and growth
* Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
The Candidate
* 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE ideal for senior hire)
* Strong expertise across wills, trusts, probate and tax planning
* Experience handling complex, high-value matters
* STEP qualified or working towards desirable
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
* Commercially astute with strong client-facing skills
* Ambitious and proactive with leadership potential
* Background within a reputable regional or national firm
The Benefits and How to Apply
* Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
* 25 days annual leave with option to buy or sell
* Pension contributions
* Private healthcare
* Medical or dental cash plan
* Income protection and life insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly benefits
* Opportunity to play a key strategic role
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652
Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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