Private Client Solicitor

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Financial benefits

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Tees Law in Chelmsford is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) to join our Private Client team as an Associate. You will manage a varied and high‑quality caseload and develop lasting client relationships.

You will work closely with Partners, mentor junior colleagues, contribute to business development, and help raise the team’s profile through networking and client‑facing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) status.
• Significant experience handling a broad range of private client matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and tax planning.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, commercial mindset with an interest in business development and networking.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service and achieving the best outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and complex portfolio of private client matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Advise clients on wills and succession planning, trust creation and administration, probate, and estate planning.
• Provide practical, commercially aware and client-focused advice tailored to individual circumstances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
• Mentor and support junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Contribute to networking, marketing and business development activities to enhance the team’s profile.

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX status

Job description

At Tees Law, we are more than a law firm. As a Top 200 UK law firm with over 400 professionals across five offices, we combine exceptional legal expertise with independent financial advice to support individuals, businesses, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts and national organisations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has evolved from a respected local practice into a modern, ambitious and purpose-driven firm. While much has changed over the last century, our commitment to people remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and responsible business.

Through clear, honest and empathetic advice, we help our clients navigate life's most important decisions and challenges. We are proud of our heritage, focused on the future, and united by our mission: Helping people to a better future.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) to join our highly regarded Private Client team in Chelmsford as an Associate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll manage a varied and high-quality caseload, work closely with Partners and senior colleagues, develop lasting client relationships, and play an integral role in the continued growth and success of the team.

Our Private Client team is recognised for delivering outstanding client care and trusted advice across a broad range of personal wealth and succession matters. As an Associate, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to business development initiatives and support the development of junior team members.

What you'll be doing

As part of our established Private Client practice, you'll:

• Manage a broad and complex portfolio of private client matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Advise clients on:
• Wills and succession planning
• Trust creation and administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance Tax and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Provide practical, commercially aware and client-focused advice tailored to individual circumstances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
• Mentor and support junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Contribute to networking, marketing and business development activities that enhance the profile of the team and firm.
• Embrace technology and innovative working practices to deliver efficient and effective client service.Stay current with legal developments and share knowledge and best practice across the wider team.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine commitment to client care and relationship building.

You'll have:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) status.
• Significant experience handling a broad range of private client matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and tax planning.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, commercial mindset with an interest in business development and networking.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service and achieving the best outcomes for clients.

Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.

Why Join Tees?

At Tees, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can flourish professionally and personally.

Professional growth

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Access to a wide range of learning resources and professional support.
• Wellbeing initiatives designed to support your physical and mental health.
• Access to mental health support and employee wellbeing resources.
• Discretionary bonus and financial benefits.

Inclusive culture

• A collaborative, supportive and values-led working environment.
• A culture where your ideas, contributions and ambitions are genuinely valued.

Work-Life balance

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Your birthday off every year.
• The option to purchase additional holiday for greater flexibility.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Tees, we believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including different ages, ethnicities, faiths, disabilities, races, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiverse individuals, socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and those with a breadth of lived experiences.

We know that talent comes in many forms, and we encourage applications from anyone who believes they can make a positive contribution to our team.

Join Tees and help shape a better future for our clients, our colleagues and yourself.