Private Client Partner (10+ PQE)

One of the North West’s largest and most prominent full-service legal practices are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join them as a Partner.  

Based at the firm's Preston office, you will work within the firm’s Legal 500 recognised team to handle and supervise a range of high-calibre private client matters. In return, you will receive an excellent benefits package, be able to work flexibly and will benefit from fantastic training and development opportunities. 

While the role is based in Preston, you will be able to work from home for part of the week, so it may be suitable for those living further afield, in Cumbria, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. 

Private Client Partner - Preston 

The company & role 

• A multi-award-winning regional heavyweight with a fantastic reputation 

• Working as part of a Chambers and Legal 500 recognised team, you’ll handle the full spectrum of work including inheritance tax planning and wills, court of protection, powers of attorney, probate, planning for family businesses and tax investigations 

• A progressive firm, with a track record of promoting from within and giving employees hands-on exposure to a diverse range of matters  

• Commutable from Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Wigan, Southport, Lancaster and Bolton 

Added extras and benefits  

• Very competitive pay 

• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 

• Life assurance  

• Pension scheme  

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home) 

• Flexible working hours 

• An exceptional culture, with massive emphasis placed on employee well-being and having a healthy work/life balance   

The ideal candidate 

• A technically strong Private Client Solicitor or Private Client Partner with at least 10 years’ PQE 

• Will be STEP qualified  

• A personable and articulate communicator  

• Will have exceptional client care and matter management skills 

• Will have excellent organisational skills and a committed attitude 

How to apply for this Private Client Partner role 

If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Kelly on 03300 245 606 or email kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com.  

Kelly is a Principal Consultant here at Realm and works exclusively within private client, contentious probate and court of protection recruitment. She works with law firms of all sizes across the North West and Yorkshire, from private client boutiques to multi-service national firms. Kelly’s in-depth market knowledge and contacts enable her to match private client solicitors with the right firms and roles for them. 

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