Private Client Partner

Private Client Solicitor – Lancashire – Up to £100,000 DOE + Benefits

An established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire to join its growing team in a senior and strategic capacity.

As a Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire, you’ll manage a high-quality caseload of complex estates while playing a key role in the direction and development of the private client department.

This Private Client Solicitor in Lancashire opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced solicitor (8+ PQE) looking for progression, leadership responsibility and influence within a respected practice.

The Role

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• Managing complex and taxable estates including high-value probate matters
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• Advising high net worth individuals on tax and estate planning
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• Drafting wills and establishing lifetime and protective trusts
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• Preparing and advising on lasting powers of attorney
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• Handling estate administration from instruction to completion
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• Providing technical guidance within the wider team
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• Supporting department strategy and growth
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• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
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The Candidate

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• 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE ideal for senior hire)
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• Strong expertise across wills, trusts, probate and tax planning
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• Experience handling complex, high-value matters
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• STEP qualified or working towards desirable
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• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
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• Commercially astute with strong client-facing skills
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• Ambitious and proactive with leadership potential
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• Background within a reputable regional or national firm
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The Benefits and How to Apply

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• Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
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• 25 days annual leave with option to buy or sell
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• Pension contributions
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• Private healthcare
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• Medical or dental cash plan
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• Income protection and life insurance
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• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
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• Opportunity to play a key strategic role
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652

Email: [email protected]

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments