Private Client Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan à Saffron Walden cherche un Senior Associate en Private Client pour rejoindre leur équipe. Le rôle inclut la gestion de clients haut de gamme et la responsabilité de mentorat au sein du cabinet. Le candidat idéal est un avocat qualifié avec plus de 8 ans d'expérience en droit privé, possédant une expertise technique et un jugement commercial solide.

Benefits

Accès à des programmes de formation et de développement de carrière

Assurance santé permanente et soutien en santé mentale

Jours de congé généreux

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE en droit privé.
• Capacité à guider les décisions stratégiques de l'équipe.
• Collaboratif et confiant dans le mentorat des collègues.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller sur des affaires de haut niveau et complexes.
• Mentorer des avocats juniors et soutenir le développement de l'équipe.
• Travailler avec le Responsable de Département sur la direction stratégique.

Skills

Expertise technique

Juger commercial solide

Pensée stratégique

Mentorat

Education

Solicitor qualifié

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate | 8+ PQE | Saffron Walden

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 8+ 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!