A highly regarded Top 200 Legal 500 firm is seeking a Private Client Partner to lead its established and well-supported team in Leatherhead. This is a strategic appointment offering an outstanding platform to lead and shape a department that handles complex, high-value private client work, including multi-jurisdictional estates and matters for HNW individuals and families.
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\nThe successful candidate will join a firm known for its modern approach, high-calibre client base, and progressive benefits, including genuine flexibility and hybrid working.
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\nKey Responsibilities

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• Lead and manage the Private Client department, overseeing strategy, performance, and growth
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• Advise on a wide range of matters including:
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• Wills and estate planning
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• Probate and estate administration
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• Inheritance Tax 
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• Trusts 
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• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection
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• Multi-jurisdictional estates
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• Act for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and clients with complex family structures and cross-border assets
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• Support and mentor fee earners to drive excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
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• Engage in departmental and firm-wide strategic initiatives
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  • A senior Private Client Solicitor or Partner, ideally 10+ PQE
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  • Experience leading or managing a team (or ready to step into a leadership role)
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  • Comfortable handling complex, HNW and international matters
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  • STEP qualified
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  • Approachable, team-focused and ready to contribute at a strategic level
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\nBenefits Package

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• Competitive Partner-Level Salary
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• Bonus Scheme
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• Private Medical Insurance
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• Company Sick Pay
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• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Shared Parental / Adoption Leave
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• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
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• Generous Annual Leave
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• Career progression opportunities at board level
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• Supportive, professional leadership culture
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