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Step into a ready-made, healthy Private Client caseload in an affluent area
Shape and grow a department with genuine autonomy and future leadership potential
Lowest billing target in the market + flexibility + strong admin support Join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll take over an established caseload, develop the juniors coming through, and help shape the direction of a growing Private Client department.
This is a great role for someone who wants autonomy, progression on their own terms, and the opportunity to work with a consistently strong flow of good-quality work.
Who we’re looking for
Private Client Solicitor or CILEx
Ideally 5–7 PQE
Strong technical knowledge, particularly trusts and tax
Confident managing a varied caseload and supporting juniors
Experience mentoring, supervising or guiding others (Desired)
Comfortable shaping processes and contributing to departmental growth (Desired) What you’ll be doing
Taking over an existing, healthy caseload including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts and tax
Managing and advising on trusts and tax matters with confidence
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (NQ + trainee)
Helping to grow the department toward a target
Building strong relationships with clients in an affluent demographic
Maintaining excellent file management, financial hygiene and compliance
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and departmental efficiency
Working closely with experienced colleagues in a small but expanding team Salary & Benefits
Bonus: 10% of billed and received over target
Up to 2 days working from home
Clear progression pathways
One of the lowest billing targets in the market
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme
Strong admin support
Healthy, wealthy client base
Genuine opportunity to shape the department
Autonomy to build the role around your ambitions
Part-time considered Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Rachael specialises in placing Private Client and Court of Protection lawyers across the West Midlands. Reach out for a confidential chat about whether this opportunity aligns with your goals.
