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Solicitor/Head of Private Client (Part-Time)
Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire (outside Bristol)
Hours: 2-3 days per week initially, with potential to progress to full-time
Salary: Very competitive and open, dependent on experience
An established and growing law firm in Yate is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join the firm as Head of Private Client on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner looking to build and shape a department, with genuine scope to increase hours as the caseload develops.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the firm's private client offering, managing a varied caseload and playing a key role in developing the department. Work will include:
Wills
Probate and estate administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced private client assistant already in post, as well as a locum currently covering the role until this position is filled, ensuring continuity and support from day one.
There is real autonomy in the role, with backing from the firm to grow the department and the opportunity for the position to become full-time once work levels allow.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong private client experience
Able to handle Wills, Probate and LPAs independently
Ideally operating at senior level or ready to step into a Head of Department role
Commercially minded, with an interest in developing client relationships and growing work
What's on Offer
Part-time flexibility (2-3 days per week initially)
Open and competitive salary, aligned with the expectations of experienced candidates
Support from an established assistant and interim locum
Opportunity to build and lead the private client department
Long-term potential to move to full-time hours
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