* High-quality HNW private client work with real autonomy and progression
* Hybrid working, compressed hours and a genuinely collaborative culture
* Join a growing regional team with complex estates, succession planning and trust work ready to inherit
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior private client lawyer who wants the quality of work often associated with larger firms, but within a more grounded, relationship‑led environment.
Based near Blackburn, you’ll join an established private client team handling a broad range of complex matters for high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners across the North West. The caseload is varied and interesting, with a strong mix of probate, estate planning, wills, trusts and succession planning work, including tax‑efficient strategies and agricultural matters where relevant.
You’ll step into a busy caseload from day one, with the autonomy to manage matters independently while still benefiting from a collaborative and supportive team around you. The environment is professional without feeling corporate, and there’s a strong emphasis on long‑term relationships, both with clients and colleagues.
The team is continuing to grow, creating clear progression opportunities for someone ambitious who wants to move beyond a static senior associate role over time. There’s genuine scope to develop your profile internally, mentor more junior lawyers and become a key part of the department’s future.
The office itself is modern, spacious and easily accessible, with plenty of parking and a friendly atmosphere that people tend to stay in long term.
Who we’re looking for
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years’ PQE in private client law
* Experience managing your own private client caseload with minimal supervision
* Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and estate planning
* Proven experience advising HNW clients
* Commercially aware with strong client relationship skills
* Collaborative, personable and relationship‑focused approach
* STEP qualification or working towards STEP (Desired)
* Experience with agricultural matters beneficial but not essential (Desired)
* Comfortable mentoring or supporting junior team members (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
* Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion
* Advising on wills, trusts, estate administration and succession planning
* Handling HNW and more complex probate matters
* Advising on tax‑efficient estate planning strategies
* Supporting family business succession matters
* Building and maintaining long‑term client relationships
* Collaborating with colleagues across the wider team
* Supporting junior lawyers where appropriate
Salary & Benefits
* Clear progression pathway from Senior Associate through to senior leadership level
* Hybrid working with up to 2 days from home
* Compressed hours option available (full‑time across 4 days)
* Part‑time considered (4 days per week)
* Modern flagship office with excellent facilities
* Large open‑plan collaborative working environment
* High‑quality HNW and complex private client work readily available
* Strong social culture and supportive team environment
* Genuine investment in progression, wellbeing and long‑term development
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