Full job descriptionPrivate Client Solicitor – Partner | Dorchester, Dorset | Hybrid Working
An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500 team at Partner level, leading the continued growth of its Wills, Trusts & Probate practice across Dorset.
My client is looking for an established Private Client lawyer who wants to build and develop their own practice within a respected regional firm. You’ll work with a high-quality client base including HNW individuals, business owners, farming families and landed estates, with the autonomy and support to shape the future direction of the department.
The Role
*Lead and develop the Wills, Trusts & Probate practice across Dorset
*Manage a high-quality caseload involving complex Wills, Probate, Estates and Trusts
*Advise on tax planning, succession planning and wealth preservation
*Work with HNW individuals, business owners, farming families and landed estates
*Build and strengthen relationships with clients, professional advisers and referrers
*Generate new business and drive the strategic growth of the practice
*Mentor and support junior lawyers as the team develops
*Work collaboratively with Residential Property, Commercial, Construction and Family teams to identify cross-referral opportunities
About You
*Experienced Private Client Solicitor at Partner or Senior Associate level
*Strong technical expertise across Wills, Trusts & Probate
*Confident advising on complex estates, trusts, tax and succession planning
*Excellent client relationship and business development skills
*Established professional network with the ability to generate new opportunities
*Commercially minded, entrepreneurial and ambitious
*Collaborative approach with a passion for developing others
*STEP qualified or working towards the qualification would be advantageous
What’s on Offer?
*Genuine opportunity to build and lead a Private Client practice
*Partner-level position within an established Legal 500 team
*High-quality HNW Private Client work
*Established client base and professional network
*Significant autonomy to shape the strategy and future growth of the practice
*Hybrid and flexible working
*Excellent long-term career and business development potential
My client is keen to shortlist candidates for interview as soon as possible. If you’re an experienced Private Client Solicitor considering a Partner-level move, contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or apply online with your CV.
Please note that the salary advertised is intended as a guideline.