Private Client Partner

Private Client Partner, 4+ PQE, Somerset, Salary up to £75K DOE.

A dynamic and client-focused firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to lead and develop its Private Client Department, managing a varied caseload while driving team performance and business growth. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Samantha on or email with your CV. Job reference:

THE ROLE:

• Lead the Private Client Department, managing day-to-day operations and supervising fee earners and support staff.
• Maintain high standards across all client matters and ensure compliance with firm policies, including Lexcel.
• Oversee the department's financial performance, including budgeting, billing and meeting performance targets.
• Identify and pursue fee-earning and business development opportunities to drive growth.
• Play a key role in marketing initiatives to promote the department's services and enhance client relationships.

THE CANDIDATE:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Experienced in handling a broad range of matters including wills, probate, trusts, Powers of Attorney and estate planning.
• Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to mentor and develop others.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on exceptional client care.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing departmental budgets, billing and performance targets.
• Proactive and strategic approach to business development and maintaining strong client relationships

THE FIRM:

• A forward-thinking, client-focused law firm known for clear, practical legal advice.
• Committed to providing a transparent and professional service across all practice areas.
• Promotes a collaborative, supportive working environment where quality and client care are central values.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.