Head of Private Client (Solicitor / 5+ PQE)

Accuflex has a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Solicitor (minimum 5 years PQE) with strong Private Client expertise to join our client, a long-established and highly respected regional law firm, in Cumbria.

This role offers a genuine leadership opportunity within a collaborative and supportive firm environment, with scope for future directorship.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Leadership: Lead and manage an established Private Client team, maintaining high technical standards and fostering a collaborative culture.

Complex Estate Planning: Advise on wills (including high-value and complex estates), trusts, inheritance tax planning and estate structuring.

Probate & Administration: Oversee estate administration matters from instruction through to completion.

Supervision & Mentoring: Provide training, supervision and technical guidance to junior team members.

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