Senior Associate Solicitor

Tees; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join their Private Client team. This role involves providing high-quality legal services, mentoring team members, and supporting strategic objectives. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Professional Development

Health and Wellness

Financial Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PQE in Private Client law.
• Ability to offer sound legal advice aligned with clients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, tailored legal service to clients.
• Mentor and develop team members on complex cases.
• Support head of department with client work and management.

Skills

Commercially astute

Strategic thinker

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm with over 400 dedicated professionals across six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life, and doing business responsibly.

At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.

Our mission: helping people to build a better future.

About the role

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our dynamic Private Client teams in our Cambridge office.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to take the next step in their career, working on high-quality, high-net-worth matters within a reputable and growing firm.

What this role would include

1. Oversight and provision of a quality, tailored, and supportive legal service to a wide range of clients.
2. Management, support, and development of the team. Mentoring and advising members of the team on complex cases.
3. Supporting the head of department and partners with their client work and management responsibilities, and in achieving the strategic aims of the firm.

What we are looking for

While the following skills and qualifications are beneficial, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement:

1. A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 8+ years of PQE in Private Client law.
2. A commercially astute and strategic thinker, capable of offering sound legal advice aligned with clients' needs.

Our commitment to you

At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Professional Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
• Health and Wellness: Permanent health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.
• Supportive Work Environment: An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave, plus birthday off.

At Tees, diversity and inclusion are central to our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We believe that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and foster a culture of collaboration, empathy, and understanding.

By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we aim to create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and decision-making, enabling us to better serve our clients and make a positive impact.