Private Client Partner

job description

Private Client Legal Director / Salaried Partner

Location: Lincolnshire (Hybrid / Flexible Working) Salary: 90,000 - 120,000 + Bonus + Benefits Sector: Private Client / Wills, Trusts & Estates Type: Permanent

Our client, a highly respected and progressive regional law firm with a strong presence across Lincolnshire, is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to lead their well-established and growing Private Client department.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior private client lawyer to step into a key leadership role within a firm that combines deep local roots with an increasingly national reputation.

The Opportunity

As Private Client Partner, you will lead a talented team advising a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and agricultural clients. The department handles a full range of private client work - from wills, trusts, and probate to complex estate and tax planning matters.

You'll have the freedom to shape the strategic direction of the team while enjoying the support of a forward-thinking partnership that values collaboration, innovation, and client care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the firm's Private Client department across Lincolnshire.
• Manage a varied caseload of complex wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and the local business community.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic planning and business development initiatives.
• Mentor, support, and inspire junior lawyers and support staff.

About You

• 8+ years' PQE in Private Client law, ideally with STEP qualification.
• Strong technical expertise in wills, trusts, estates, and inheritance tax planning.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Proven record of client development and a commercially minded approach.
• Personable, approachable, and aligned with the firm's client-focused values.

Why Apply?

• Strategic leadership role with influence at partnership level.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a thriving department.
• Realistic route to Equity Partnership for high-performing candidates.
• Competitive salary ( 80,000 - 100,000) plus bonus and full benefits package.
• Hybrid working options and a supportive, professional environment.

To Apply Please apply or contact Natalie Dwan, Legal Business Manager at LJ Recruitment, for a confidential discussion.