Step into a ready-made, healthy Private Client caseload in an affluent area.
Shape and grow a department with genuine autonomy and future leadership potential.
Lowest billing target in the market + flexibility + strong admin support.
Join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll take over an established caseload, develop the juniors coming through, and help shape the direction of a growing Private Client department.
This is a great role for someone who wants autonomy, progression on their own terms, and the opportunity to work with a consistently strong flow of good-quality work.
Who we’re looking for
* Private Client Solicitor or CILEx
* Ideally 5–7 PQE
* Strong technical knowledge, particularly trusts and tax
* Confident managing a varied caseload and supporting juniors
* Experience mentoring, supervising or guiding others (Desired)
* Comfortable shaping processes and contributing to departmental growth (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
* Taking over an existing, healthy caseload including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts and tax
* Managing and advising on trusts and tax matters with confidence
* Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (NQ + trainee)
* Helping to grow the department toward a target
* Building strong relationships with clients in an affluent demographic
* Maintaining excellent file management, financial hygiene and compliance
* Identifying opportunities to improve processes and departmental efficiency
* Working closely with experienced colleagues in a small but expanding team
Salary & Benefits
* Bonus: 10% of billed and received over target
* Up to 2 days working from home
* Clear progression pathways
* One of the lowest billing targets in the market
* Private medical insurance
* Pension scheme
* Strong admin support
* Healthy, wealthy client base
* Genuine opportunity to shape the department
* Autonomy to build the role around your ambitions
* Part-time considered
Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Rachael specialises in placing Private Client and Court of Protection lawyers across the West Midlands. Reach out for a confidential chat about whether this opportunity aligns with your goals.
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