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1. Lead and grow a Private Client team with serious investment backing
2. Clear progression to Head of Department and potential partnership
3. Join a modern, inclusive firm awarded one of the Best Places to Work 2024
This is a rare opportunity for a senior solicitor to take the reins of a growing private client team at a well-established London firm. With a solid foundation already in place and clear support from the firm’s leadership, you’ll be given the autonomy and investment to grow something of your own.
There’s already a pipeline of work, a strong flow of referrals from the firm’s busy property team, and a culture ready to support your growth ambitions. If you’ve ever wanted to lead your own department, this is your moment.
Who we’re looking for
4. 8+ PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
5. Experience managing your own caseload of wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts
6. Strong track record in business development
7. Leadership skills with experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
8. Technically confident
9. Down-to-earth, approachable, and commercially minded
10. Previous exposure to Court of Protection work (desirable, not essential)
What you’ll be doing
11. Initially focusing on building a personal caseload through BD and internal cross-referrals
12. Advising on probate (approx. 60%) and wills/LPAs (approx. 40%)
13. Collaborating with others in the team and building out the department
14. Driving revenue growth and ultimately progressing into Head of Department or Partner
15. Making use of firm-wide BD training and support to grow the client base
Salary & Benefits
16. Highly competitive salary
17. Bonus: Approx. 10% of billings over target
18. Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
19. Birthday day off
20. Hybrid working: 2 days WFH per week once settled (office-based for first month)
21. Compressed hours or 4-day week considered
22. Enhanced maternity/paternity (up to 12 weeks full pay)
23. In-house billing team and typist support
24. Robust case management systems
25. Job security within a respected, well-resourced firm
This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a department and build something with real longevity. You’ll be given the tools, trust and team to shape a private client function that reflects your values, leadership style and ambitions.
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606