Private Client Senior Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Statutory pension scheme

1 day from home

Bonus scheme: 25% of billed above ...

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their regional team. You will lead complex matters including estate administration, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, with autonomy over your caseload in a supportive environment that rewards loyalty and results.

The role offers potential for progression to Head of Department, a focus on long-term career growth, and a flexible office-based setup with one day from home, plus a 25% billing bonus when targets

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Private Client Solicitor with substantial caseload.
• Ability to manage complex estates, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Demonstrates initiative in handling client matters and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of Private Client matters from start to finish.
• Advise clients and draft all necessary documents.
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to development of the department.
• Embrace technology to streamline workflows and improve client service.
• Support long-term strategic growth and succession planning.

Skills

Client management

Autonomy

Collaboration

Commercial mindset

Job description

Oculus are working with a respected regional law firm seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their team.

This role is perfect for a solicitor with substantial experience looking for long-term career growth and the potential to step into a Head of Department position in the future. The firm prioritises staff retention and invests in developing talent, offering a supportive environment while allowing senior solicitors autonomy over their caseload.

About the Role:

You will lead complex Private Client matters, including estate administration, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, while managing your own cases with independence. The team values clear communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to client service, with a culture that rewards loyalty and results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a wide variety of Private Client cases from start to finish
• Advising clients and drafting all necessary documentation
• Supervising junior team members and supporting departmental development
• Embracing technology to streamline workflows and improve client service
• Contributing to long-term succession planning and the team’s strategic growth

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong client management skills and ability to work autonomously
• Collaborative, progressive, and commercially minded
• Interested in long-term progression, including potential Head of Department responsibilities
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days for loyalty and birthdays off
• Statutory pension scheme
• Flexible office-based work with 1 day from home
• Bonus scheme: 25% of anything billed above target