William James Recruitment
Private Client Partner
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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.
The Role
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.
- Managing complex and taxable estates including high-value probate matters
- Advising high net worth individuals on tax and estate planning
- Drafting wills and establishing lifetime and protective trusts
- Preparing and advising on lasting powers of attorney
- Handling estate administration from instruction to completion
- Providing technical guidance within the wider team
- Supporting department strategy and growth
- Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
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The Candidate
- 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE ideal for senior hire)
- Strong expertise across wills, trusts, probate and tax planning
- Experience handling complex, high-value matters
- STEP qualified or working towards desirable
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
- Commercially astute with strong client-facing skills
- Ambitious and proactive with leadership potential
- Background within a reputable regional or national firm
The Benefits
- Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave with option to buy or sell
- Pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Medical or dental cash plan
- Income protection and life insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Opportunity to play a key strategic role
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How to Apply
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: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
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
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