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Turner Townsend; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Long Eaton is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage a variety of private client cases. This role emphasizes autonomy in case management while also leading junior team members. The firm offers an excellent work environment with opportunities for long-term career progression, prioritizing staff retention and development. Benefits include flexible working options, a bonus scheme, and additional holidays for loyalty.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Statutory pension scheme

Flexible office-based work

Bonus scheme: 25% of anything billed above target

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in private client matters, including estate administration and trusts.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide variety of private client cases from start to finish.
• Advise clients and draft necessary documentation.
• Supervise junior team members and support departmental development.
• Embrace technology to improve client service.
• Contribute to long-term succession planning.
• Work towards potential Head of Department responsibilities.

Skills

Client management

Collaborative mindset

Autonomy

Proactive approach

Job description

You will lead complex Private Client matters, including estate administration, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, while managing your own cases with independence. The team values clear communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to client service, with a culture that rewards loyalty and results.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a wide variety of Private Client cases from start to finish
• Advising clients and drafting all necessary documentation
• Supervising junior team members and supporting departmental development
• Embracing technology to streamline workflows and improve client service
• Contributing to long-term succession planning and the team's strategic growth. Strong client management skills and ability to work autonomously
• Collaborative, progressive, and commercially minded
• Interested in long-term progression, including potential Head of Department responsibilities. Oculus are working with a respected regional law firm seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their team.

This role is perfect for a solicitor with substantial experience looking for long-term career growth and the potential to step into a Head of Department position in the future. The firm prioritises staff retention and invests in developing talent, offering a supportive environment while allowing senior solicitors autonomy over their caseload.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days for loyalty and birthdays off
• Statutory pension scheme
• Flexible office-based work with 1 day from home
• Bonus scheme: 25% of anything billed above target