This range is provided by JMC Legal Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from JMC Legal Recruitment. Principal Recruitment Consultant at JMC Legal Recruitment Head of Private Client | Top Tier L500, HNW Chambers & Times Best Law Firm Accredited | South-East London | Hybrid Working 2-3 Days Per Week The Firm: This is a long‑established, well‑regarded law firm with a strong private client heritage and a clear focus on growth. The firm combines stability with a progressive mindset, offering senior lawyers the autonomy to shape their practice while being supported by a collaborative and ambitious culture. The Role: This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced Private Client solicitor to take ownership of a growing department. Currently a small team, the practice has a strong platform and clear appetite for expansion. You will manage complex probate, estates, trusts and Court of Protection work, while setting the strategic direction of the department. Alongside fee‑earning, you will mentor and develop the team, grow Court of Protection services, and play a visible role in business development. This is a role with genuine influence and long‑term potential. Why this role?

Lead and grow your own department – real autonomy, not a title‑only role Clear route to partnership – progression is built into the opportunity Hybrid working (2–3 days from home) – flexibility supported by firm culture High‑quality, complex private client work – including estates, tax and Court of Protection Supportive, ambitious firm – freedom to build, backed by an established platform

The Candidate & Benefits:

You will be a Senior Private Client Solicitor with strong technical expertise and leadership capability. Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales with significant probate and estate experience. Solid Court of Protection knowledge and exposure to complex matters. Experience supervising or leading others. A commercial, growth‑focused mindset. A professional, empathetic approach to clients. STEP qualification (or working towards) and contentious probate experience are advantageous. Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week from home. 25 days’ annual leave. Health cash‑back plan. A clear pathway to partnership.

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