Senior Private Client (Wills and Probate) Solicitor

Private Client Senior Associate / Head of Department – Surrey

Step into Leadership | Shape Your Future | Build Something of Your Own

Are you a senior private client solicitor or lawyer ready to take the next big step? Do you want the freedom to lead, grow a team, and shape a department – without being micromanaged?

Join a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial firm in Surrey where your ambition is matched by opportunity.

We’re seeking a Private Client Senior Associate or Head of Department to take ownership of a well-established, high-quality private client practice, backed by the resources, support, and autonomy to build something exceptional.

What’s on Offer:

• A loyal and growing client base, including HNW individuals, families, and estates.
• A steady pipeline of quality work – Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, Estate Administration, and IHT planning.
• Established team of fee earners, with full support to continue the departments development, with clear scope for future growth.
• Collaborative, open culture with no micromanagement – trust from day one.
• Genuine emphasis on work/life balance and long-term career satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

• A senior solicitor with significant private client experience (STEP qualification or working toward it preferred).
• Someone with the vision and drive to lead a department and grow a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and business development skills – you’ll be a trusted adviser to clients and colleagues alike.
• A commercial mindset and the desire to help shape the future of the firm.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with a platform to truly make it your own. Whether you're already heading a team or you're a rising senior associate ready for that next move, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

Let’s talk in confidence. Reach out to alicia@ljwsolutions.com for a further discussion.