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A Tailored Approach to Legal Recruitment
At KPI Legal, we combine real legal experience with specialist recruitment expertise to bring a more informed, human approach to hiring. With backgrounds across both legal practice and recruitment, we understand what it takes to build and maintain strong legal teams across the UK.
We take the time to genuinely get to know our clients and candidates, looking beyond CVs to understand motivations, working style, and cultural fit. This allows us to make introductions that are meaningful, not just matched on paper.
In a fast-moving legal market, the right people make all the difference and we are here to help you find them.
We recruit across private practice and in-house across the levels of PQE.
KPI Legal is here to help you secure the best professionals at every level, allowing you to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional legal services and building a successful team including;
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Executive & Senior Roles:
Partners, Senior Associates, General Counsel, Heads of Legal, Legal Directors, In-House Counsel, Legal Operations Leaders, Risk & Compliance Directors, Legal Project Managers, Company Secretaries, and other senior legal professionals.
Junior & Mid-Level Roles:
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Private Client Solicitor
⚖️ Private Client Solicitor (Wills & Probate) | 1–5 Years PQE
Location: Crewe
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Solicitor with 1–5 years' PQE to join a growing and dynamic Private Client team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking law firm with ambitious plans for growth, where you'll play a key role in developing and expanding the Private Client offering while delivering exceptional service to clients.
The Role
You will advise clients on a range of Private Client matters, including:
- ✅ Wills
- ✅ Probate and Estate Administration
- ✅ Lasting Powers of Attorney
- ✅ Trusts and Estate Planning
- ✅ Inheritance Tax Planning
Alongside managing your own caseload, you will work closely with the firm's marketing team and benefit from a strong stream of cross-referral opportunities from established departments across the business.
About You
- ✅ Qualified Solicitor with 1–5 years' PQE in Private Client law
- ✅ Experience handling Wills, Probate and related Private Client matters
- ✅ Commercial awareness with strong business acumen
- ✅ Excellent client care and communication skills
- ✅ Proactive approach to business development
- ✅ Ambitious and enthusiastic about helping to grow a department and client base
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary tailored to experience
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Compassionate and collaborative working environment
- High-quality work with established referral networks
- Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a successful Private Client department
- Modern, ambitious law firm with a strong reputation for client service
The successful candidate will initially be based in the firm's Crewe office, joining a friendly and dynamic team committed to delivering legal services to the highest standards in a positive and rewarding working environment.
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Emma Green – EmmaG@kpir.co.uk
Marcia Pritchard – MarciaP@kpir.co.uk
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Head of Conveyancing
Head of Residential Conveyancing
Location: Stoke
Salary: Excellent Package + Career Progression + Work-Life Balance
Lead, Develop, Shape the Future
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and experienced Residential Conveyancing professional to lead an established Conveyancing Department within a modern, forward thinking law firm.
This is more than a fee earning role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of a department, influence its strategic direction, mentor and inspire colleagues, and play a key role in the firm's continued growth and success.
We are looking for a dynamic, client-focused leader who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional service and building long-lasting client relationships. Supported by cutting-edge technology and sophisticated case management systems, you'll be able to focus on providing quality legal advice rather than chasing volume.
The Role
As Head of Residential Conveyancing, you will:
Lead and develop the Residential Conveyancing Department
Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion.
Maintain the highest standards of client care and service delivery.
Support and mentor junior team members.
Drive business development initiatives and strengthen referral networks.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, introducers, estate agents, and key stakeholders.
Contribute to the firm's wider growth strategy and continued success.
About You
You will be:
An experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor PQE 4 -5 years+, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Lawyer.
Confident handling all aspects of residential conveyancing independently.
A strong communicator with exceptional client care skills.
Commercially minded with a passion for developing business opportunities.
Organised, proactive and motivated by delivering outstanding client outcomes.
An inspirational leader looking to make a genuine impact within a growing firm.
Knowledge across Commercial Property would be great to support in the launch of a new department too!
What's on Offer?
A highly competitive salary and benefits package.
A genuine leadership opportunity with autonomy and influence.
Outstanding career progression prospects to Director,
A supportive and collaborative management team.
Modern systems and technology designed to enhance efficiency and client service.
An excellent work-life balance.
A firm culture that values quality, professionalism and employee wellbeing.
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a thriving Residential Conveyancing team and build something truly special within a progressive and ambitious firm, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today.
Cheshire & West Midlands
We are proud to launch KPI Legal, a specialist recruitment service supporting senior legal professionals across Cheshire, Chester, Congleton, Stoke, Staffs and National Reach.
KPI Legal has been established to support experienced solicitors, partners, and legal leaders who are considering their next strategic move — whether that involves career progression, succession planning, leadership opportunities, or a change in firm culture.
Our approach is deliberately consultative, confidential, and relationship‑driven. We understand that at senior level, career conversations require discretion, trust, and a deep understanding of both commercial and cultural fit. There is no pressure, no speculative networking, and no generic approach.
Why engage with KPI Legal?
- From NQ to Partner Level -focused, tailored service led by experienced consultants
- Strong relationships with reputable firms and key decision‑makers
- Absolute confidentiality and professional discretion
- An emphasis on long‑term alignment and strategic outcomes
We offer informal, private conversations for senior professionals and partners who may be open to exploring what’s next — now or in the future — without obligation.
If you value a considered, professional approach to career representation and want insight into the evolving legal market, we invite you to connect with KPI Legal for a discreet discussion.
What roles do we cover
Specialist Roles:
- Corporate & Commercial
- Property (Commercial & Residential)
- Employment
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Private Client
- Family
- Regulatory & Compliance
- In‑House Legal
- Public Sector Law
- Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
- Intellectual Property & Technology
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Partner & Leadership Roles
Contact Us:
EmmaG@Kpir.co.uk
MarciaP@Kpir.co.uk
01270 589943
Confidential enquiries welcome.
