Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chigwell is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to handle a high-quality caseload. This role offers exceptional mentoring and development opportunities, with good prospects for future equity partnership. The firm embraces flexibility and promotes a supportive culture, providing a unique opportunity to advance in your career while handling diverse and rewarding client work.

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor with 2-6 years PQE.
• Experience in wills, probates, estates, trusts, and tax advice.
• Strong interest in mentoring and career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality private client caseload including HNW work.
• Provide tax advice and run wills, probates, estates, and trusts.
• Collaborate with a supportive team in a friendly work environment.

Skills

Client Management

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Join a Firm Where Heritage Meets Innovation

This Legal 500 law firm combines over a century of legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach to practice. While their history sets a strong foundation, their modern outlook and entrepreneurial culture are what make them truly unique.

Why This Firm?

• Career Progression: The firm offers a defined pathway to partnership and equity for ambitious candidates. Progression is not a buzzword here-it's backed by the firm's track record of nurturing talent and promoting from within.
• High-Caliber Work: Despite its size - 40 staff across 4 offices, including a flagship location in Mayfair, London-the firm regularly operates on par with top-tier London firms. They've recently acted on the largest litigation matter ever heard in an English court.
• Diverse and High-Profile Clients: The client base spans HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, household names, and established businesses, providing exposure to complex and rewarding work.
• A Collaborative, Supportive Culture: This is a firm where collaboration and mentorship are central. Partners work closely with associates, helping them sharpen their technical skills and commercial acumen.
• Modern Working Practices: Long before "hybrid working" became a buzzword, this firm embraced flexibility, ensuring staff have the tools and support to work effectively from anywhere.

What Sets Them Apart?

The firm offers the opportunity to build a career with a human touch. Their culture strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and approachability. You'll find a team that values your input, supports your growth, and fosters a positive working environment.

The role

The firm is seeking to hire a Private Client Solicitor based in the firms Chigwell, Essex office.

You will handle a high-quality private client caseload across the firm's network of offices that includes Mayfair, Essex, Surrey and South London. You will work as part of a friendly, collaborative and close knit team where everyone enjoys the work that they do.

You will have a high level of mentoring and career development, this role comes with great prospects for progression in future.

This role has good prospects for equity partnership in the future.

You will run a private client caseload, which will be good quality and include HNW work, the caseload will include; wills, probates, estates, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and tax advice.

• You should be a Private Client Solicitor with between 2-6 years PQE
• Salary is negotiable depending on your background and level of experience, plus an excellent bonus structure depending on the offices performance