Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor

Liberty Towers; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme matching up to 4%

Long Service Awards

Discounted Health Club & Gym

Competitive holiday entitlement

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Liberty Towers in the UK is partnering with a leading Northamptonshire law firm to recruit a Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive for the Kettering office on a full- or part-time basis. You will manage a varied private client caseload including wills, probate, powers of attorney, and tax planning.

The ideal candidate will have solid private client experience (5+ PQE preferred), strong knowledge of wills, probate, IHT and trusts, and enjoy supporting and guiding junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with private client experience (5+ PQE ideally).
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, IHT and trusts.
• Confident in supervising junior colleagues.
• Organised, commercially aware and approachable.
• Enjoys building relationships with clients and referrers.
• STEP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and high-quality Private Client caseload (wills, probate, IHT, trusts).
• Support and supervise junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain high standards of client care and compliance within the department.
• Work closely with Head of Team to contribute to department development and success.

Skills

Private client experience

Wills & probate knowledge

IHT & trusts knowledge

Supervising juniors

Client relations

STEP advantageous

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading law firm based in Northamptonshire, who are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their well-established and highly regarded team in their Kettering office. The role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional looking to join a thriving team and play a key supporting role within a busy and growing Private Client department.

You will manage a varied and high-quality Private Client caseload including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Trust creation and administration

Alongside managing your own files, you will play an important role in supporting the wider team by:

• Supporting and supervising junior members of the team
• Providing technical guidance to the wider team
• Helping maintain high standards of client care and compliance within the department
• Working closely with the Head of Team to contribute to the continued success and development of the department

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with solid private client experience (ideally 5+ PQE, although flexibility will be considered)
• Has strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, IHT and trusts
• Is confident supporting and supervising junior colleagues
• Is organised, commercially aware and approachable
• Enjoys building relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Shares our commitment to integrity, professionalism and exceptional client service
• STEP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

What The Law Firm Offers:

• The opportunity to join a respected and established regional firm
• High-quality work and an existing client base
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Potential for hybrid working (after 6 months)

The successful candidate will be someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional client service and is committed to integrity, professionalism and high standards of work. A strong team ethic, attention to detail and a genuine willingness to support and develop others are essential. You will be someone who wants to make a positive difference and brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the workplace.

Benefits include:

• Option to join a pension scheme where they will match up to 4% contribution
• Regular Long Service Awards
• Discounted Health Club and Gym Memberships
• Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service
• Other flexible benefits

If you are an ambitious Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor looking for the opportunity to combine high-quality technical work whilst helping junior colleagues to develop, we would be keen to hear from you!