Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor (Partner) – Stamford, Lincolnshire

A highly respected and steadily expanding regional firm is entering a new phase of growth, to support this momentum, the firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join at Partner level, taking a leading role in shaping the future of the department across Stamford and the surrounding region.

The Story

For generations, individuals, families, business owners and agricultural clients have turned to this firm for clarity, reassurance and expert guidance during life’s most significant milestones. As demand continues to rise, the firm is ready to welcome a Partner who combines technical excellence with genuine passion for developing people, strengthening relationships and driving the practice forward.

The Role

As the successful Partner, you will bring strong experience across a broad range of Private Client matters, including:

• Complex wills
• Succession and inheritance tax planning for individuals, agricultural clients and business owners
• Administration of taxable and complex estates
• Creation of trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney

Leadership & Growth

You will play a central role in the development of the Private Client practice, contributing to:

• Departmental strategy and service delivery
• Team growth, supervision and mentoring
• Business development, networking and relationship‑building
• Enhancing client experience and strengthening referrer networks

A following is welcome but not essential – what matters most is a commercial mindset, strong interpersonal skills and genuine enthusiasm for growing a thriving department.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality advice on wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, succession and tax planning
• Provide exceptional service to HNW individuals, agricultural clients and business owners
• Produce fee income in line with agreed targets
• Support business development and relationship‑building
• Contribute to departmental strategy and growth
• Mentor junior team members and support workflow management
• Maintain strong financial control, including billing and cash‑flow management
• Keep up to date with legal developments and maintain technical expertise

About You

You are a seasoned Private Client specialist who combines technical expertise with commercial awareness and a genuine passion for client care.

You will bring:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Strong experience in succession and inheritance tax planning, particularly for agricultural and business clients
• Expertise in complex wills, LPAs, trusts and taxable estate administration
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between offices

You are someone who:

• Thinks strategically but delivers practically
• Builds strong relationships quickly and maintains them with care
• Remains calm under pressure and meets deadlines with confidence
• Has or is working towards STEP qualification (desirable)

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to step into a Partner‑level role within a respected regional, growing firm that values collaboration and long‑term client relationships. If this sounds like the job for you, don’t hesitate to apply.