Private Client Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected law firm as a Senior Associate specializing in Private Client matters. This role offers high-quality work and the opportunity to lead a talented team, providing tailored advice to high-net-worth clients. A qualified solicitor with over 7 years PQE is essential, along with strong mentoring and strategic skills. The firm offers competitive salary, health benefits, and generous annual leave, making it a unique opportunity to impact both clients and colleagues positively.

Benefits

High-quality training and career development

Permanent health insurance

Wellness initiatives

Mental health support

Generous annual leave plus your birthday off

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with 7+ PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong technical expertise and sound commercial judgment are essential.
• Ability to mentor colleagues at all levels and guide team direction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored advice on high-net-worth and complex matters.
• Support the development of the wider team mentoring junior solicitors.
• Contribute to the strategic direction alongside the Head of Department.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Commercial Judgment

Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate | 7+ PQE | Chelmsford

Step into a senior role where your expertise will shape the future of both clients and colleagues. This is an opportunity to take on complex, high-quality work while guiding and mentoring a talented team within a forward-looking practice.

The firm

With roots going back more than a century, this Top 200 firm has evolved from a family practice into a modern, progressive organisation that blends tradition with innovation. From embracing new technology to encouraging fresh ideas, the firm continues to adapt to the needs of today's clients while staying true to the values it was built on.

What sets this firm apart is the way it works with people. Every client relationship is built on empathy and trust, with advice delivered clearly and with care. As a senior member of the Private Client team, you'll join a culture where those values are lived every day and where your own approach will make a lasting difference.

The role

Ongoing growth has created the need for a new Senior Associate in Private Client. You'll take a leading role in delivering tailored advice on high-net-worth and complex matters, ensuring that clients feel supported at every stage.
As well as handling your own portfolio, you'll support the development of the wider team mentoring junior solicitors, advising on complex cases, and helping to create an environment where others can thrive. You'll also work closely with the Head of Department to shape the strategic direction of the team, contributing to the wider mission of helping people build better futures.

The ideal candidate

• A qualified solicitor with 7+ PQE in Private Client law
• Brings strong technical expertise and sound commercial judgment
• A strategic thinker who can help guide the direction of the team
• Collaborative, supportive, and confident mentoring colleagues at all levels

Benefits on offer

• Access to high-quality training and career development programmes
• Permanent health insurance, wellness initiatives, and mental health support
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave plus your birthday off

This is a rare chance to step into a senior role within a respected, growing firm, combining high-quality work, genuine responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of both clients and colleagues.

Apply directly above or contact Harrison for more information!