Job Description
Private Client Senior Associate / Head of Department – Surrey
Step into Leadership | Shape Your Future | Build Something of Your Own
Are you a senior private client solicitor or lawyer ready to take the next big step? Do you want the freedom to lead, grow a team, and shape a department - without being micromanaged?
Join a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial firm in Surrey where your ambition is matched by opportunity.
We’re seeking a Private Client Senior Associate or Head of Department to take ownership of a well-established, high-quality private client practice, backed by the resources, support, and autonomy to build something exceptional.
What’s on Offer:
* A loyal and growing client base, including HNW individuals, families, and estates.
* A steady pipeline of quality work - Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, Estate Administration, and IHT planning.
* Established team of fee earners, with full support to continue the departments development, with clear scope for future growth.
* Collaborative, open culture with no micromanagement – trust from day one.
* Genuine emphasis on work/life balance and long-term career satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For:
* A senior solicitor with significant private client experience (STEP qualification or working toward it preferred).
* Someone with the vision and drive to lead a department and grow a team.
* Excellent interpersonal and business development skills - you’ll be a trusted adviser to clients and colleagues alike.
* A commercial mindset and the desire to help shape the future of the firm.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with a platform to truly make it your own. Whether you're already heading a team or you're a rising senior associate ready for that next move, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested?
Let’s talk in confidence. Reach out to alicia@ljwsolutions.com for a further discussion.