Job Description
Private Client Solicitor
Location: Cumbria
A Senior Leadership Opportunity in a Growing Private Client Team
An established and progressive employee-owned law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious solicitor to lead its expanding Private Client Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior private client lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking practice. The role combines strategic leadership, team development and hands-on fee earning work, offering genuine influence over the future direction of the department.
The Role
Private Client Solicitor to play a central role in leading and developing the Private Client Department, ensuring consistently high standards of client care, compliance and departmental performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading, managing and developing the Private Client Department
* Overseeing departmental performance, compliance and service delivery standards
* Supervising and mentoring solicitors, a trainee solicitor and support staff
* Managing a varied personal caseload including:
o Wills
o Probate and estate administration
o Trusts
o Lasting Powers of Attorney
o Deputyship matters
* Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
* Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations
What We Are Looking For
* Private Client Solicitor with significant experience in private client law
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Excellent technical expertise and client care standards
* Commercial awareness with experience of working towards financial targets
* STEP qualification (preferred) or willingness to work towards accreditation
What’s on Offer?
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
* Hybrid working opportunities where business needs allow
* Medicash health cash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts
* Ongoing professional development and leadership support
* The opportunity to play a key role within a successful employee-owned business
Apply Now
If you are looking for a senior leadership role with the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing firm we’d love to hear from you.
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