Private Client Solicitor / Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Ipswich is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE to advise high-net-worth clients. The successful candidate will lead junior lawyers and ensure top-quality legal services in a supportive environment. The firm offers a market-leading salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear opportunities for career progression, including potential partnership.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and benefits package

Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements

Private healthcare

Clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and a passion for providing exceptional legal service.
• Demonstrated business development experience and the ability to grow a client base.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth clients.
• Draft and review complex legal documents.
• Lead and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Client relationship management

Legal document drafting

Tax advice

Succession planning

Leadership and mentoring

Education

6+ years' PQE

Strong academic background

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Senior Associate

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Private Client Solicitor (6+ PQE) | Legal 500-ranked team | Leading Regional Firm | Ipswich Office

Are you a talented and experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients in a supportive and dynamic environment?

Join a prestigious regional law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence and become part of a flourishing legal 500-recognised team.

About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established Private Client Advisory team at a leading law firm in Ipswich, with a focus on providing expert legal advice in a range of areas, including:

• Succession planning
• Tax advice
• Wills and estate administration
• Trusts and estate management

You will work closely with high-net-worth individuals and families, offering bespoke solutions to their complex legal needs. As part of the team, you will also play a significant role in expanding and nurturing client relationships while contributing to the overall strategic direction of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth clients, providing tailored legal advice on wills, trusts, tax planning, and succession.
• Draft and review complex legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, ensuring the highest quality of legal services.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment while overseeing their professional development.
• Contribute to business growth by attending networking events, engaging in client retention initiatives, and driving local business development within the Suffolk region.
• Ensure all legal activities comply with regulations and professional standards, managing client risks effectively and maintaining up-to-date client records.

About You

We are seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE and a proven track record in advising high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic background and a passion for providing exceptional legal service to clients
• Expertise in a wide range of Private Client Advisory matters, including tax, wills, trusts, estate planning, and succession
• Demonstrated business development experience and the ability to grow a client base
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience in mentoring and managing junior team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• High levels of integrity, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach

Why Join This Firm?

As part of a collegiate culture, you will be encouraged to reach your full potential and achieve your next level in your career, with clear opportunities for progression.

This firm is committed to flexible working arrangements, offering a hybrid model to support your work-life balance and encourages applications from individuals seeking agile, part-time, or flexible working.

Benefits

• Market-leading salary and benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave, and lucrative bonus incentives
• Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements
• Work with some of the best lawyers in the country
• Clear pathways for career progression, including Partnership for those that want it