Private Client Partner

Overview

As Private Client Partner at a Legal 500 regional firm, you will lead and grow a private client practice from the Redhill office. You will develop your own client base, manage high‑level wills, probate, trusts and estate administration for HNW clients, and mentor junior lawyers. You’ll influence the office strategy while collaborating with other Partners to expand the Private Client offering in Surrey and the South East. This is a genuine leadership role with autonomy, backing, and a platform to build a long‑term practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Partner-level package
• Performance-related rewards
• Autonomy over clients/workload
• Support from established regional platform

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand your own client base and networks
• Lead complex private client matters (wills, probate, estate administration, trusts) for HNW clients
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers across the team
• Drive business development and raise the Private Client profile in the Surrey market
• Influence strategy and contribute to the direction of the Redhill office
• Collaborate with Partners to identify opportunities and grow client base
• Build a sustainable practice with support from an established regional firm

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE in Private Client
• Currently at Partner, Legal Director or senior leadership level
• Strong technical experience in wills, probate, trusts, estate administration
• Experience handling HNW clients and complex matters
• Established client following and/or strong BD track record
• Confident in building relationships and developing new opportunities
• Able to lead, mentor and develop other lawyers
• Commercial mindset with interest in growing a practice
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style with Partner-level presence

• leadership
• mentoring
• business development
• wills
• probate
• trusts

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