Senior Private Client Solicitor, Top Belfast Practice

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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