Senior Private Client Solicitor 6-10 years PQE, Salary 70-90K, rapidly growing boutique firm in North London offering excellent benefits plus hybrid working

We are excited to be recruiting a senior private client solicitor with strong technical knowledge and proven management and leadership experience to step into a newly created role designed to bridge the gap between Partner and junior fee‑earners. This is a rare opportunity to lead a team of three, shape the strategic direction of the department, and work on a varied, high‑quality caseload.

If you are a senior private client solicitor with strong technical knowledge across Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate planning and estate administration and you bring proven management and leadership experience, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

Working closely with a Partner, you will take day‑to‑day responsibility for supervising, mentoring and developing solicitors, trainees and paralegals. As a senior private client solicitor with strong technical knowledge and proven management and leadership experience, you will ensure exceptional client service, drive best practice, and contribute to the strategic growth of the department.

What you will be doing

• Managing a varied caseload including Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate planning and estate administration
• Leading, supervising and developing a team of three
• Providing strategic oversight and supporting departmental leadership
• Liaising with financial advisers and accountants to deliver holistic solutions
• Ensuring compliance with SRA principles, risk management and regulatory requirements
• Contributing to business development, networking and client relationship growth

What you will bring

• Deep technical expertise in private client work
• A strategic mindset and the confidence to lead with minimal supervision
• Excellent client‑facing skills, empathy and discretion
• A track record of team management and mentoring
• A genuine passion for private client practice
• STEP qualification (or willingness to work towards it)

Benefits

• Target‑related bonus structure
• 25 days holiday + your birthday + Christmas to New Year closure
• Pension contributions (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• A friendly, welcoming and collaborative working environment
• Growing wellbeing programme, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Free training opportunities
• Monthly socials + heavily subsidised annual firm trip
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Clear career progression opportunities

If you’re ready to step into a role where your expertise, leadership and ambition will truly be valued, we would love to hear from you.

Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).

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