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.