Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Essex seeks a Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor. This role involves managing a diverse private client caseload, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. The firm offers a strong remuneration package, flexible working, and clear progression opportunities, including partnership prospects.

Benefits

Strong remuneration package

Private health care

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Quarterly bonuses

Networking events

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in private client law with experience managing a diverse caseload.
• Strong knowledge in wills, trusts, probate, and inheritance tax planning.
• Experience mentoring junior team members is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of private client matters.
• Build strong relationships with clients to grow the department.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.
• Play a key role in achieving the firm's growth objectives.

Skills

Private client law experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor

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Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor | Legal 500-ranked Department | Partnership Prospects | Several Offices Across Essex

About the Firm:

This progressive and dynamic law firm is on an exciting growth trajectory, with a clear vision to double in size over the next five years, continuing to strengthen its foothold in the region. Leveraging an established and loyal client base alongside a consistent influx of new enquiries, the firm is perfectly positioned for expansion.

Renowned for its collaborative culture and client-first approach, this leading regional firm offers a fantastic platform for talented solicitors to grow their careers. With structured opportunities for progression, including the potential for partnership as early as 8 PQE, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team at a pivotal time in their history.

The Role:

As a Senior Associate in the thriving Private Client team, you'll handle a varied and high-quality caseload, including wills, trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning. You will have the chance to engage with a wide range of clients, from individuals and families to high-net-worth individuals, benefiting from both existing client relationships and the high volume of new enquiries the firm attracts.

In addition to managing your caseload, you'll play a key role in mentoring junior fee earners, contributing to their development and the overall success of the team. This position offers a clear pathway for growth, with leadership and partnership opportunities available as the department continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing a broad caseload of private client matters, including complex wills, probate, and estate planning
2. Building strong relationships with both existing clients and new enquiries to grow the department further
3. Supporting and mentoring junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
4. Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives to attract and retain clients
5. Playing a key role in achieving the firm's ambitious growth objectives over the next five years

Requirements:

1. 5+ years PQE in private client law, with experience managing a diverse caseload
2. Strong technical knowledge in wills, trusts, probate, and inheritance tax planning
3. A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and act on growth opportunities
4. Excellent interpersonal and client care skills, with a proactive approach to relationship management
5. Experience mentoring junior team members is highly desirable
6. Ambition and drive to progress within a firm that prioritises career development

Benefits:

1. Strong remuneration package - salary is negotiable and will be dependent on your experience
2. Excellent benefits including private health care and pension scheme
3. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements - WFH, plus choose from several office locations across Essex!
4. Quarterly bonuses
5. Work with legal 500-recognised lawyers
6. Clear and structured progression opportunities, including partnership prospects
7. Regular team socials and networking events