Private Client Associate

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers in London is seeking a highly motivated Private Client Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE to join our growing practice in the heart of London. You will handle a varied private client caseload and provide clear, practical advice to clients, with a focus on high standards of client care.

We value strong drafting, relationship-building and a proactive, commercial approach. The role offers a supportive team, progression opportunities and ongoing professional development through STEP

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree; LPC commendation desirable.
• Qualified solicitor with minimum 3 years’ PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong knowledge of Private Client law and related areas.
• Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, commercial and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied private client caseload with high standards of client care.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on private client documents.
• Support internal procedures including file and financial management.
• Commit to continuing professional development and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

2:1 degree

LPC commendation desirable

STEP professional body

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AJ Chambers are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a dynamic and growing legal practice in the heart of London. If you are passionate about providing excellent client care, have a proven track record in private client work and are seeking a new challenge, this could be the opportunity for you.

Main Responsibilities:

• A minimum of a 2:1 degree, with a Commendation at LPC level desirable.
• Highly numerate, IT literate and possessing an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, with significant experience in Private Client law.
• Strong technical knowledge of Private Client law and related areas, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively to complex matters.
• Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, commercial and solution-focused approach, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex issues.

Requirements:

• Degree level 2:1 and ideally commendation at LPC level
• Qualify into and maintain professional development in a professional body such as STEP
• Highly numerate, IT literate, with excellent working knowledge of Excel.
• Support internal procedures and systems of Russell-Cooke including file and financial management
• Attend internal training and external training as and when required
• Read journals and attend courses as part of continuing professional development
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct while generating adequate practice income, ensuring that the fees earned sufficiently exceed total costs and expenses incurred