Associate - Private Client

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Guildford is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive for their Private Client team. The role involves managing high-net-worth personal matters, offering competitive salary and a culture of professional development along with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Strong culture of teamwork and personal development

Qualifications

• 3-7 years' experience in private client matters.
• Proven success with billables.
• Interest or experience in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of high-net-worth private client matters, including Wills, estate planning, and Trust creation.
• Assist with succession and inheritance tax planning and estate administration.

Skills

Business Development

Private Client Matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Associate - Private Client (Private Wealth) 3-7 PQE

Guildford | Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
£55,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits

A leading regional law firm is seeking a talented Associate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their well-regarded Private Client team in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven experience in private wealth matters to take the next step in their legal career within a supportive and high-performing environment.

Working within a team recognised by leading legal directories, you will manage a varied caseload of high-net-worth private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Succession and inheritance tax planning
• Trust creation and administration
• Probate and estate administration

What will make you stand out?

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (ideally 3-7 years' experience)
• Experience managing your own caseload of private client matters and proven success with billables
• Interest or experience in business development

What is on offer:

• High-quality, meaningful work with high-net-worth clients
• A strong culture of teamwork and personal development
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• A clear path for career progression

If you're passionate about private client law and ready to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Ashleigh Curtis for a confidential conversation.

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