Private Client Lawyer - Essex

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic private practice in Essex is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload including Wills, Trusts, and Probate. This role not only offers the prospect of career advancement but also involves significant client interaction and the chance to lead the department. Join this innovative firm that values creativity and invests in its staff.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Generous holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5-7 PQE in private client law required.
• Empathy and professionalism in managing sensitive matters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a range of private client matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload from straightforward to complex.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting client relationships.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a dynamic and innovative private practice. The firm fosters a family-friendly culture and values creativity and entrepreneurship. With a strong commitment to investing in their staff and an exciting opportunity for career growth due to succession planning, this role offers a route to Head of Department and a route to Partnership opportunity.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the private client team, taking on a diverse and challenging caseload that includes high-quality, complex matters. You'll be involved in a wide range of private client work, including Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). You will take over the responsibility of the department, manage budgets, complex matters and the team, so leadership qualities and raising the department's visibility are key elements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clients on a range of private client matters
• Manage a varied and interesting caseload, from straightforward to complex private client matters
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients, offering tailored advice that meets their unique needs
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team, contributing to the overall success of the department

Requirements

• Ideally 5-7 PQE in private client law
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Generous holiday
• Pension scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working

If you want to join a highly successful, modern and agile firm offering a defined career path, apply today!

How to Apply
Send your CV to [e-mail] or contact Kingsley Raffael in confidence on 01279 464455.