Austen Lloyd Legal Recruitment
Partner
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Partner – Private Client (Legal) | 100-Person Firm
Location
Surrey
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £150,000+ (DOE)
- Attractive Bonus
- Hybrid Working
- Leadership Opportunity
A Rare Partnership Opportunity
A prestigious and highly regarded Surrey-based law firm is seeking an exceptional Private Client Partner to lead and accelerate the growth of its thriving Private Client department.
This is a career-defining move for an experienced Private Client specialist eager to assume a true leadership role within a dynamic, well-established firm. You will:
- Inherit a substantial and loyal client base
- Oversee a team of approximately 10 legal professionals and support staff
- Play a key role in shaping the future growth and strategy of the department
The firm offers high-impact work, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to become a core member of the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage a successful Private Client team of ~10 lawyers and support staff
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior and senior team members
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Client Advisory:
- Advise on complex wills, trusts, estate planning, and succession matters
- Manage high-value probate and estate administration cases
- Provide expertise in inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and wealth preservation strategies
- Serve high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trustees, and business owners
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Business Growth:
- Strengthen relationships with key referrers, accountants, financial advisers, and professionals
- Drive strategic departmental growth through business development
- Collaborate with the firm’s leadership team on overall business direction
About You
The ideal candidate is an ** accomplished Private Client Solicitor** with:
- Partner, Legal Director, or Senior Associate experience (or readiness to transition into Partnership)
- Extensive technical expertise in all aspects of Private Client law
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with proven ability to develop successful teams
- Commercial acumen and a proven track record in generating and scaling work
- Exceptional client relationship and business development skills
- A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to mentoring others
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What’s on Offer
- Salary of £150,000+, subject to experience
- Attractive bonus and comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Leadership of an established team of ~10 professionals
- High-quality HNW and UHNW client work
- Autonomy to shape the department’s long-term strategy
- Strong support in administrative, marketing, and business development
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact within a respected Surrey-based practice
This is a once-in-a-career opportunity for an experienced Private Client lawyer seeking real leadership—at a firm where you can define the department’s future.
For application details, please reach out to Charlotte at Austen Lloyd.
Reference: CW 51601 – Partner – Private Client – Surrey
Austen Lloyd Limited is a specialist legal recruitment agency. Salary and PQE details are indicative only.
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