Private Client Lawyer

Overview

As a Private Client Lawyer, you will lead a department within a prestigious North East Legal 500 firm, shaping strategy with the Managing Partner and driving departmental performance. You will manage a varied caseload across wills, probate, estates, trusts and Court of Protection, while mentoring a talented team and upholding high standards of client care. You will ensure regulatory compliance (AML, GDPR) and maintain the firm’s strong reputation. This role offers career progression, flexible working and opportunities to influence growth within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• Independent working
• Personal development opportunities
• Up to 32 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Flexible WFH arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead the Private Client department and drive performance
• Shape strategy in collaboration with the Managing Partner
• Manage a varied caseload (wills, probate, estate administration, Court of Protection)
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring and team development
• Promote technical excellence and high standards of client care
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (AML, GDPR) and uphold firm reputation

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ PQE in private client law
• Proven leadership experience including supervision and mentoring
• Strong expertise in wills, probate, estates, trusts and Court of Protection
• Strategic thinker with ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Excellent communication and professional demeanor
• Up-to-date knowledge of AML, GDPR and compliance requirements
• Ambitious, forward-thinking leader with growth mindset

• leadership
• communication
• mentoring
• private client law
• wills and estate planning
• probate administration

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