Job Description
Senior Private Client Solicitor - East Lancashire/Burnley/Hybrid Working Available
Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career?
A highly regarded regional law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence is looking for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its established East Lancashire office. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a progressive, people-focused firm that combines deep regional roots with strong national backing.
You'll work with a loyal client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners across the North West, delivering sophisticated legal advice while maintaining the personal service the firm is known for.
The Opportunity
You will step into a varied and high-quality caseload, working on complex private client matters while playing a key role in supporting and developing the wider team.
Your work will include:
- Estate planning and estate administration
- Drafting wills and advising on trusts
- Tax-efficient planning for high-net-worth clients
- Succession planning for family-owned businesses
- Advising on complex estates and multi-generational wealth planning
- This role offers genuine autonomy along with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a respected private client team.
About You
You will be an experienced Private Client Solicitor who enjoys building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality technical advice.
Ideally, you will have:
- Proven experience advising
- high-net-worth clients
- Strong technical knowledge across private client work
- Commercial awareness and excellent client care skills
- The confidence to manage your own complex caseload
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues
- STEP qualification (desirable but not essential)
Why Join?
This firm blends decades of legal expertise with a modern, collaborative culture. Backed by national investment in technology, people and growth, it offers the resources of a larger platform while maintaining the supportive feel of a regional practice.
