Senior Solicitor

SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR / PARTNER Redhill, Surrey | £70,000–£100,000+ | 6+ PQE Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, with greater responsibility, genuine influence and the opportunity to help shape a growing practice? An established and award-winning regional law firm is looking to strengthen its Private Client team in Redhill with a senior appointment. Ideally suited to a solicitor with 7–9 years' PQE, the firm is also open to an exceptional 6+ PQE candidate with the right level of seniority. Partner-level applications are welcome. THE OPPORTUNITY This is an opportunity to join a busy, established Private Client department with a strong flow of work and real scope to make your mark. Alongside managing a high-quality caseload, you will play an important role in developing the practice, building professional relationships and generating new instructions. You will also have the opportunity to support and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to their development while helping strengthen the wider team. The role would suit someone who enjoys the technical side of Private Client but also wants to influence the direction and continued success of the department. THE WORK You will advise clients across a broad range of Private Client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts and trust administration
• Inheritance Tax and wealth preservation
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Complex and high-value estates WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
• Senior-level responsibility: Take an active role in developing the department and supporting junior colleagues.
• Business development: Build lasting client and professional-referrer relationships and generate work across the wider firm.
• Established platform: Join a supportive team with a strong volume of work and an existing client base.
• Genuine progression: The firm is open to appointing at Partner level for the right individual.
• People-focused culture: A friendly, collaborative environment that actively recognises contribution and supports career development. PACKAGE & FLEXIBILITY
• £70,000–£85,000, depending on experience, with flexibility up to £100,000 for an exceptional candidate.
• Partner-level appointments considered.
• Hybrid working, typically 3 days in the office and up to 2 days from home.
• Standard working hours of 9am–5pm.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover, life insurance and income protection.
• Pension scheme.
• Enhanced holiday allowance, with the option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Structured development and progression opportunities. WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR An experienced, qualified Private Client Solicitor with 6+ PQE, ideally 7–9 years, who can manage complex matters autonomously, support junior team members and contribute to the commercial growth of the practice. Strong technical ability is important, but so is the ability to build relationships, develop new business and take ownership of your own progression. If you are looking for a senior Private Client role where you can combine excellent legal work with leadership, business development and the opportunity to shape a growing team, this could be an excellent next step. Interested in finding out more? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.