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United Kingdom , Cumbria

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with SRA and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years PQE
  • Strong background in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
  • Comfortable managing complex client relationships independently

Nice to have:

STEP qualification desirable but not essential

What we offer:
  • No billing targets
  • Clear pathway to Head of Department and potential Directorship
  • Competitive regional salary with discretionary firm-wide bonus
  • Excellent work-life balance in a scenic location

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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