Private Client Solicitor - Surrey / Essex

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; Híbrido; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

BWF Legal Recruitment is assisting a well-established legal practice in Essex to recruit a senior Private Client Solicitor at Senior Associate or Legal Director level. You will handle wills, succession planning, estate and tax planning, trusts, and Court of Protection matters while shaping the department’s growth.

The role emphasizes business development and relationship management, with hybrid working after a probationary period, and a clear path for career progression.

Qualificações

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with senior private client experience.
• Proven track record in wills, succession planning and estate matters.
• Ability to develop client relationships and grow the department.

Responsabilidades

• Handle a diverse range of private client work including wills, succession planning, inheritance tax, estate planning and Court of Protection matters.
• Manage your own caseload while contributing to the team’s development and growth.
• Lead business development and build referral networks to expand the client base.
• Shape the direction of the private client department and contribute to career progression.

Conhecimentos

Private Client Law

Wills & Trusts

Client relationships

Business development

Formação académica

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are working with a well-established legal practice with multiple offices who are looking to appoint a senior Private Client Solicitor at Senior Associate or Legal Director level. This is a superb opportunity to join a progressive practice at an exciting stage of its development, where you will have the scope to shape the direction of the department, expand its client base and play a significant part in its future growth.

You will handle a diverse range of private client work, including wills, succession planning, inheritance tax, estate and tax planning, trusts, estate administration and Court of Protection matters. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will provide tailored advice to clients and contribute to the continued development of the team, combining technical expertise with a commercially focused approach.

A strong emphasis will be placed on business development and relationship management. You will be confident in identifying new opportunities, building referral networks and developing lasting relationships with clients. This role would suit a driven individual who enjoys taking the initiative, has a genuine interest in growing a practice and is keen to make a visible contribution at a senior level.

In return, you will join a successful firm that values initiative, collaboration and professional ambition. The position offers considerable autonomy, the opportunity to influence the growth of the private client offering and clear scope for career progression. Hybrid working will be available after an initial probationary period.