About the Role
Senior Private Client Solicitor | 8+ PQE | Redhill, SurreyHere's what separates this from every other "senior" role: a Legal 500 regional firm isn't looking for someone to maintain what's already there. They're looking for someone ready to lead it, bring their own clients, grow the team, and move into Partnership because they've earned it through genuine contribution.You'll step into a senior position within a well-established private client practice at a firm that's serious about succession and genuinely understands that partnership should be earned, not dangled as a vague someday promise.If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor with a track record of building relationships, managing people, and bringing in work and you're ready for a firm that will actually back your progression to Partnership, this is it.The OpportunityThis is genuine senior leadership, not a fancy job title:Build your own practice while handling a strong flow of complex, rewarding private client workBring your own clients and benefit directly from that business developmentLead and mentor junior lawyers: shape how the team develops and operatesFeed the team: not just manage your own cases, but help junior lawyers grow and contributeDrive the Redhill office's growth and profile within the firm and marketFast-track to Partnership: clear, realistic pathway based on your performance, business contribution, and leadershipGenuine autonomy and influence: shape strategy, not just execute itYou'll work on wills, probate, estate administration, trusts for high-net-worth individuals and families, the kind of work that builds lasting client relationships and genuine expertise. The Firm A highly regarded Legal 500 regional firm with a genuine reputation built on long-standing client relationships and a collaborative, people-focused culture. Private client work sits at the heart of the practice and continues to attract high-quality instructions. They're not looking to replace someone. They're building for the future and want someone with the capability and ambition to grow into Partnership. About You8+ PQE in Private Client lawProven track record of bringing in your own work and building client relationshipsManagement experience or genuine capability in this areaComfortable operating in a senior, visible leadership roleCommercial mindset: you understand business development and practice growthApproachable, relationship-driven, but commercially astuteAmbitious: motivated by genuine progression toward Partnership, not just salaryWhat's On OfferSalary reflecting your seniority and business contributionPerformance-based bonus on your own work and the team's growthClear and realistic route to Partnership for the right individualHybrid and flexible working with genuine autonomyGenuine influence over practice direction and strategyManagerial responsibility with proper supportLong-term stability: a firm that values people who want to build something lastingRedhill location with regional presence and strong market positionWhy This Works This firm is clear about what it wants: someone with the capability, experience, and ambition to become a partner. Not someday. Not vaguely. With a defined path and genuine support. They're willing to invest in you because they understand that a partner who brings clients, manages people, and grows the practice is worth investing in. Your business development isn't seen as a nice-to-have, it's expected and rewarded. The hybrid working and flexibility reflect a firm that trusts its senior people to manage their own time and focus on delivering results, not presenteeism. If you've built client relationships, managed teams, and you're ready for a firm that will actually back your progression to Partnership, not in five years, not in ten, but based on your genuine contribution, this is it. Apply now for a confidential conversation.