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1. Rare chance to build and shape a growing private client offering rather than inherit a static role
2. Probate-heavy caseload with strong internal referrals and genuine long-term leadership potential
3. 35-hour week, supportive culture and real investment in people, systems and progression
This is a senior private client opportunity for a lawyer who wants more influence, more autonomy and the chance to genuinely shape the future of a growing department.
Based in Mansfield, you’ll step into a key senior role within an expanding private client team. This an ideal move for someone who enjoys building, mentoring and developing something long term.
You’ll manage a varied caseload focused primarily on probate and estate administration, alongside wills, LPAs, inheritance tax planning and some trusts and Court of Protection work. There’s also strong appetite within the firm to continue growing its lifetime planning and trusts offering, giving you scope to help shape the direction of the department over time.
Alongside fee earning, you’ll play an important role supporting and mentoring junior team members while helping strengthen relationships with local referrers including IFAs, accountants and other professionals. The wider department has an excellent reputation for progression and development, with several senior lawyers having progressed internally through the business over many years.
The culture is collaborative, practical and refreshingly down-to-earth. People are encouraged to support one another, there’s strong investment in training and systems, and the environment is built around long-term careers rather than short-term targets or politics.
Who we’re looking for
4. Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 10+ years’ experience in private client law
5. Strong background in probate and estate administration work
6. Experience managing complex private client matters independently
7. Strong business development and referrer relationship skills
8. Excellent technical knowledge across wills, probate and estate planning
9. Organised, commercially aware and confident supporting team growth
10. Collaborative, approachable and hands-on personality
11. Supervisory or mentoring experience (Desired)
12. Experience handling trusts and/or Court of Protection work (Desired)
13. STEP qualification or working towards STEP (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
14. Managing a varied private client caseload independently
15. Handling probate, estate administration, wills and LPAs
16. Advising on inheritance tax planning and lifetime planning matters
17. Supporting the growth of trusts and Court of Protection work
18. Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff
19. Developing relationships with IFAs, accountants and other referrers
20. Supporting wider business development initiatives
21. Helping shape and build the long-term structure of the Mansfield team
Salary & Benefits
22. Competitive salary dependent on experience
23. Clear progression pathway towards senior leadership opportunities
24. Genuine opportunity to help shape a growing department
25. 35-hour working week
26. Hybrid working with typically 1 day from home
27. Flexible working hours available
28. Car parking provided
29. Structured training and qualification support
30. Strong investment in IT systems and infrastructure
31. Supportive, close-knit culture with excellent staff retention
32. Long-term career stability within a growing regional firm
33. Strong internal referral network and established client base
34. Regular team socials and firm events
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
If you’re looking for a senior private client role where you can genuinely influence a department’s future while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, get in touch with Bill for a confidential chat.