Private Client Partner

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

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

  • 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

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 and How to Apply

  • 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

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

Posted: May 23rd, 2026