Private Client Partner

William James Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29-32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Bonus Scheme

Agile Working Policy

Income protection

Health cash plan

Death in Service

Free Parking

Life Cover

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE to manage a team and enhance their business presence in the region. The successful candidate will supervise junior lawyers and be involved in marketing and networking activities. The firm offers generous benefits including 29-32 days of annual leave, a bonus scheme, and an agile working policy, making it a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Experience in managing a varied caseload.
• Strong networking skills to bring in new work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of support staff and junior apprentices.
• Drive the legal practice and supervise team members.
• Attend marketing and networking events to enhance firm presence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Legal expertise

Networking ability

Time management

Education

Private Client Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE

Job description

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals.

The firm’s leading private client team acts for executors and trustees on both contentious and non-contentious matters and is recognised across the A12 Corridor for its outstanding client care and high-quality work.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm, it is now seeking to appoint a Senior Private Client candidate to work alongside existing partners in other offices, driving a resilient and varied legal practice as well as supervising junior lawyers in the team.

The successful candidate will be managing a team of two support staff, one senior fee earner, and two apprentices who are soon to qualify in the next year.

The firm would be looking for the person to grow the team and bring in more work, someone with Cambridge connections would be great as they want to develop their presence in the A14 corridor between Newmarket and Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE
• Attend marketing/networking events for the firm to bring in work
• Representing the firm through external/internal presentations
• Giving talks at local care homes and charity groups
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail

Benefits

• 29 - 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (dependant on starting level)
• Bonus Scheme
• Agile Working Policy
• Income protection
• Health cash plan
• Death in Service
• Free Parking
• Life Cover