Private Client Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in West Dorset is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with over 5 years PQE. You will join a successful team, offering robust support and excellent benefits in a collaborative environment. The role involves some business development and is ideal for those committed to living in the area.

Benefits

Life assurance from the first day of employment

Salary sacrifice scheme or group pension with 4% contribution

Income protection

Up to 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30

Generous staff recruitment bonus scheme

Extra holiday on birthday

Employee assistance programme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Applicants should have upwards of 5 years PQE.
• Possess strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in gentle business development and networking.
• Aim to be the go-to person for the branch.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Business development

Job description

Private Client Solicitor, West Dorset

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving firm in North West Dorset, which is expanding its Private Client department. The firm has a long-standing and reputable presence in the region.

Joining an already successful team, the role has arisen through growth. You will benefit from support at both junior and senior levels, including secretarial support, within a collaborative team environment.

You should be open to gentle business development and networking, and aim to be the go-to person for the branch.

Applicants should have upwards of 5 years PQE and possess strong technical skills.

The role offers superb benefits, including:

• Life assurance from the first day of employment.
• A salary sacrifice scheme or a group pension where Battens pays in 4%.
• Income protection.
• Holiday entitlement of up to 26 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service.
• Generous staff recruitment bonus scheme.
• An extra day's holiday on your birthday.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Critical illness cover.

West Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work. Applications from relocators will be considered; however, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to live and work in the area.