Accuflex has a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Solicitor (minimum 5 years PQE) with strong Private Client expertise to join our client, a long-established and highly respected regional law firm, in Cumbria. This role offers a genuine leadership opportunity within a collaborative and supportive firm environment, with scope for future directorship. Key Responsibilities: Department Leadership: Lead and manage an established Private Client team, maintaining high technical standards and fostering a collaborative culture. Complex Estate Planning: Advise on wills (including high-value and complex estates), trusts, inheritance tax planning and estate structuring. Probate & Administration: Oversee estate administration matters from instruction through to completion. Supervision & Mentoring: Provide training, supervision and technical guidance to junior team members. Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with SRA and regulatory requirements. Required Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5 years PQE. Strong background in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning. Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers. Comfortable managing complex client relationships independently. STEP qualification desirable but not essential. Location: Cumbria (hybrid working considered) Why Apply? No billing targets. Clear pathway to Head of Department and potential Directorship. Competitive regional salary with discretionary firm-wide bonus. Excellent work-life balance in a scenic location.