Senior Private Client Solicitor, Top Belfast Practice

Company: Abacus Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

In this Private Client role, you guide individuals and families through wills, trusts, probate and related planning across NI, Ireland and the UK, with a clear path to partnership. You will work closely with partners to manage a varied caseload and help grow the department’s private client offering. The role combines technical excellence with leadership, mentoring, and client development in a respected STEP-accredited firm. This is an opportunity to shape the firm’s private client practice and pursue a long-term leadership track.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible, hybrid working
  • Supportive, collegial culture
  • STEP-accredited team
  • Strong reputation across NI, Ireland and the UK
  • Path to Partner or Partner Designate
  • Not disclosed salary

Responsibilities

  • Advise on wills, trusts, estate planning and probate
  • Manage estate administration and succession matters
  • Oversee enduring powers of attorney and Office of Care & Protection applications
  • Develop client relationships and mentor junior colleagues
  • Support department growth and partnerships pathway

Key requirements

  • High PQE in private client work
  • Strong technical expertise in wills, trusts, estate planning and probate
  • Track record of building client relationships and mentoring juniors
  • Ambition to take on leadership and partnership responsibilities
  • Relationship building
  • Mentoring/coaching
  • Leadership and collaborative mindset
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Estate planning

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Posted: October 8th, 2026